Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been lingering in the Coral Sea and is expected to shift trajectory towards southeast Queensland, causing potential landfall as a category 2 cyclone. Authorities are urging coastal communities to prepare for gale force winds reaching up to 120 km/h, intense rainfall, and flash flooding risks. Forecasts indicate Brisbane and surrounding areas could receive up to 545mm of rain. As the cyclone approaches land, residents are advised to stay updated on weather changes to minimize risks from its severe impacts.
Forecasters predict Alfred will continue moving slowly south until Tuesday, then make an erratic sharp turn back towards southeast Queensland, bringing danger from gale winds and floods.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring life-threatening flash flooding to coastal communities, with intense rainfall expected to reach up to a metre, posing serious risks to residents.
Authorities warned that impacted regions should prepare for gale force winds of up to 120 kilometres per hour and potential dangerous storm surges in the coming days.
Bureau of Meteorology forecasts indicate Tropical Cyclone Alfred may make landfall as a category 2 cyclone late Thursday or early Friday, affecting areas from Sandy Cape to Grafton.
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