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Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia, Prompts Mass Evacuations

The rare storm threatens southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales with heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

A worker repairs power lines damaged due to a fallen tree following heavy rainfall before the landfall of Cyclone Alfred, at Chinderah, in Northern New South Wales, Australia, March 6, 2025.
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A police officer patrols the beach on the Gold Coast on March 7, 2025.
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Overview

  • Cyclone Alfred, a rare Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall north of Brisbane early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).
  • Over 80,000 homes across Queensland and New South Wales are without power, with authorities warning of worsening conditions as the storm nears.
  • Approximately 19,000 residents in New South Wales have been ordered to evacuate due to flood risks, while Brisbane and surrounding areas brace for potential widespread impacts.
  • The cyclone has already caused severe coastal erosion, disrupted public transport, and led to the closure of schools, airports, and businesses in the affected regions.
  • Experts attribute the storm's unusual intensity and southern trajectory to climate change, emphasizing the growing frequency of extreme weather events in Australia.