Two cyclones, TC Alfred

What's unusual about Cyclone Alfred, and is climate change affecting how it moves towards the coast?
As south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to cross the coast, an Australian researcher explains what makes this system so unusual.
Cyclone Alfred live updates: Cyclone Alfred makes U-turn towards coast
Brisbane's ferries have been moved to safety and their Moreton Bay islands counterparts will soon follow suit as Cyclone Alfred prepares to make an expected sharp curve towards south-east Queensland.
Australia's East Coast Braces For Cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Kiwis in Queensland rush home as Cyclone Alfred looms
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring high winds and heavy rain later today, with modelling showing 20,000 homes in Brisbane alone are at risk from storm surges and flooding. The category 2 cyclone made an abrupt westerly turn on Tuesday and began tracking towards the Australian mainland. It is expected to make landfall early on Friday morning.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred update: severe weather warning for south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to hit north of Brisbane. As of March 4, 2025, the cyclone was sitting at a category 2 whilst offshore near the Sunshine Coast.
Cyclone Alfred lurks off Queensland coastline as residents prep for flash flooding
Four million people are making last-minute preparations for tropical Cyclone Alfred's arrival as the weather system lurks off Australia's east coast.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south
If you’re in southeast Queensland, brace yourself. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The last tropical cyclone to make landfall in the region was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974,
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: 'Life-threatening' flash flooding warning, as evacuations begin
Queensland and NSW are setting up evacuation centres ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's expected landfall, as BoM warns it ...
‘Cannot be ruled out’: BOM warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred can upgrade to category 3 as storm moves towards Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a bleak reminder Tropical Cyclone Alfred could intensify to category 3 as the storm ...
Where and when Cyclone Alfred will make landfall
Millions of Australians across Queensland and northern New South Wales are bracing for tropical Cyclone Alfred to make ...
The legal steps businesses should take as Cyclone Alfred approaches
As Cyclone Alfred bears down on South East Queensland, businesses are making critical decisions about protecting their ...
Brisbane Broncos chief executive returns home to support families facing Tropical Cyclone Alfred
With Brisbane players in Sydney, the NRL club is preparing contingencies for loved ones of players and staff back home as ...
Shock disaster note from insurers as cyclone Alfred nears coast
An insurance embargo came into force across over 400km of Australian coastline with no warning to homeowners and buyers that ...
‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
New Zealanders in Queensland are battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway from the ...
Cyclone Alfred intensifies to Category 2 ahead of rare landfall in Australia: Latest updates
Cyclone Alfred intensifies to Category 2 ahead of rare landfall in Australia: Latest updates - Storm is expected to make ...