Tracking Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.
What's unusual about Tropical 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.
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.
Seven maps that illustrate Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The current location, trajectory, strength and likely impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, illustrated by seven maps.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to lash Queensland and New South Wales, Australia
Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon, but direct landfalls are.
Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate for 'very rare' cyclone
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometres (311 miles) across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales,
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to intensify before landfall
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on Queensland's southeast coast as a category two system, and could intensify before making landfall on Thursday night.
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.
Brisbane Braces for Alfred: First Cyclone Since 1990
Brisbane, Australia hasn't had a direct cyclone landfall in 35 years. Officials warn that Cyclone Alfred could be one of the most destructive storms in decades. Meteorologist Laura Power has all the details.
Cyclone prep intensifies as Alfred bears down on coast
Chaos has erupted at some sandbagging sites as Queenslanders bunker down ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred smashing into the coast.
Coastal communities prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Concerns are deepening for coastal communities, particularly on the Gold Coast, with updated modelling showing up to six thousand properties could be impacted by Cyclone Alfred. Authorities say it's the 'worst case scenario',
Cyclone Alfred intensifies to Category 2 ahead of rare landfall in Australia: Latest updates
Cyclone Alfred has intensified to Category 2 as it barrels towards Australia’s southeastern coast, prompting evacuation ...
‘Don’t panic, do prepare’: why it’s not too late to plan for Cyclone Alfred
For millions of people, Cyclone Alfred will be their first. From “go bags” to sandbags, here’s what you should do to be as ...
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 ...
Grim Cyclone Alfred flood warning: 20k Brisbane properties to go under
Schools across South East Queensland’s cyclone-impacted areas will be closed and residents have been told to stay at home on ...
Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit
The seas off southeast Queensland are unusually warm, helping Cyclone Alfred intensify as it barrels towards the coast.
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 ...
Chaotic scenes erupt north of Brisbane as residents scramble for supplies, sandbags ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s crossing
Chaotic scenes have erupted north of Brisbane as residents directly in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred scramble to ...
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 ...