Tropical Cyclone AlfredQueensland and New South Wales with Severe Weather
Residents brace for strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding as the cyclone approaches landfall later this week.
- Tropical Cyclone Alfred, currently a Category 2 system, is moving southeast off the Queensland coast but is expected to turn west and approach landfall by Thursday or Friday.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for damaging winds, high tides, and heavy rainfall, with 100-600 millimeters of rain expected in affected areas.
- Flood watches are in place for coastal catchments in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, with risks of flash flooding in waterlogged areas.
- Authorities urge residents to prepare by securing loose items, sandbagging properties, and stocking essential supplies such as water and batteries.
- This could be Brisbane’s first cyclone in 50 years, with significant coastal erosion and major flooding risks anticipated south of the cyclone’s landfall location.
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