Tropical Cyclone Alfred Expected to Shift Toward Southern Queensland Coast

Authorities warn of potential landfall as a category two system, with damaging winds, hazardous surf, and flooding risks in vulnerable areas.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, currently a category two system, is forecasted to move westward toward southern Queensland by midweek, potentially making landfall on Thursday.
The cyclone is producing gale-force winds and large swells, causing significant coastal erosion in areas like Woodgate Beach and threatening further damage along exposed beaches.
Authorities are preparing for potential flooding in low-lying areas, with concerns for communities near Bribie Island and Golden Beach due to rising tides and storm surges.
Residents along the southern Queensland and northern New South Wales coasts are urged to monitor updates closely and prepare for possible severe weather impacts.
The Bureau of Meteorology highlights the unusual nature of Alfred's prolonged presence off the coast, sustained by warm sea temperatures exceeding 27°C.