Cyclone Alfred Approaches Queensland and NSW With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected

The category 2 cyclone is forecasted to make landfall between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, bringing dangerous weather conditions to millions in its path.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall late Thursday or early Friday as a category 2 storm, with impacts spanning southeast Queensland and northern NSW.
Forecasts predict up to 700mm of rain in some areas over three days, with flash flooding and damaging winds of up to 120km/h anticipated.
Coastal communities face risks of severe erosion, storm surges, and waves exceeding 15 meters, with high tides expected to worsen the impact.
Authorities have deployed emergency resources, including helicopters and additional personnel, while urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations.
This is the first cyclone to directly impact the region in over 50 years, with government disaster response plans activated to manage supply chains and support affected areas.