Australia, Cyclone Alfred

What to expect today, tomorrow and this weekend from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
New Bureau of Meterology projections estimate Cyclone Alfred will reach the coast on early Saturday morning, and may bring with it potentially life-threatening winds, rain, and flash flooding.
Outer fringe of Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes eastern Australia
The outer fringe of a tropical cyclone started whipping eastern Australia on Thursday (Mar 6), bringing drenching rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Meals you can make without power if Tropical Cyclone Alfred causes outages
If you have access to a BBQ or gas cooker, or even just fridge and pantry staples, there are plenty of options for dishing-up something delicious during a blackout.
What makes Tropical Cyclone Alfred different from the others
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred catapults itself towards Queensland’s southeast coast and northeastern NSW, it’s become clear it’s not like other tropical cyclones.
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.
‘Rare’ cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia’s east coast, residents urged to evacuate
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.
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.
Queensland prepares with first cyclone in 51 years set to hit Australian coast near Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of Gold Coast to the south late Thursday or early Friday.
Analysis: Destructive winds likely to increase as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears the coastline
Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe reported a tropical cyclone warning was in place from Double Island Point down to “almost” Grafton, with gale force winds within that
Australia: Residents Brace for Cyclone Alfred with Sandbag Preparations
Residents on the Sunshine Coast have been preparing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred by placing sandbags at their doors. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6,
Coles to close 16 stores as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, ominous landfall delay warning, staggering damage cost revealed
Coles will close 16 stores today as the cyclone nears. The supermarket giant has asked Australians to be patient with staff ...
NASA Image Reveals Flurry of Six Tropical Cyclones Active at Once
In the Southern Hemisphere, the space agency notes, the tropical cyclone season typically runs from November to April. The ...
Prime minister leaves door open to calling election in days after Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The prime minister has left himself the option of calling the election this weekend, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on ...
Three tropical cyclones are spinning in a row in the South Pacific
Tropical cyclone is the catch-all term for the powerful, spinning storms that feed off warm oceans and the strength of which ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred landfall prediction pushed back, threat to millions 'rare', staggering damage cost revealed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be "billions and billions of dollars". He said with ...
What is Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE)? How it's used to measure tropical activity
The ACE index is a calculation involving a cyclone’s sustained wind speed and duration. By factoring in both the strength and ...
Bureau of Meteorology weather expert reveals famous tourist spot Cape Byron is closest to core of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Cape Byron is set to be the closest area to the core of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Bureau of Meteorology has revealed.