Australia, Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
Millions of residents have been warned about the risk of life-threatening flooding and dangerous gusts of wind. But what is a cyclone, what kind of threat does it pose and what is being done about it?
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
BRISBANE, Australia — Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing part of eastern Australia on Thursday as schools were closed, public transport was stopped and desperate residents got around shortages of sandbags by buying potting mix.
Cyclone Alfred latest: Rare Category 2 storm nears Australian coast as millions face ‘worst-case scenario’
Destructive wind gusts of up to 155kph (96 mph) are expected to develop from Thursday afternoon as tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the coast as a category-two storm early on Friday morning near Queensland state capital Brisbane, Australia's weather bureau said.
Live: Cyclone Alfred's edge hitting Australia's east coast as it near
The tropical cyclone's western edge is already is already having an effect on Australia's east coast. Weather experts are predicting it will cross the coast early on Friday morning with damaging wind gusts, storms, and heavy rainfall expected to impact a large warning zone spanning Queensland and NSW.
Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane
Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’
Cyclone Alfred latest: Australia cancels more than 200 flights as rare Category 2 storm nears east coast
Australia cancels more than 200 flights as rare Category 2 storm nears east coast - Queensland premier warns residents to prepare now for 'extremely rare event'
Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate for 'very rare' cyclone
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. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometres (311 miles) across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales,
Biggest wave recorded at 12.3 metres off Gold Coast as Cyclone Alfred moves south
A massive 12.34-metre wave was recorded off Main Beach on the Gold Coast overnight as Tropical Cyclone Alfred's path began to ...
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Ice Cube 'trapped' in Australia as tropical cyclone closes in on coast
The American rapper is currently in Australia but has been left trapped in his hotel on the Gold Cost as the extreme weather ...
LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland coast; Slow movement could delay landfall; Schools and businesses closed
Schools, businesses, public transport, and more have closed in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales as residents prepare. Gold Coast, Ballina, and Coffs Harbour airports are now all ...
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 ...
Flood Watch for Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Catchments are dry to moderately wet across the Flood Watch area. High tides and large waves are expected to increase the flood risk and impacts in low lying coastal areas. Rapid river level rises and ...
Ice Cube reveals he’s trapped in Gold Coast hotel amid Cyclone Alfred
American rapper and actor Ice Cube has revealed he’s trapped in his hotel on the Gold Coast as Cyclone Alfred prepares to ...
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Gold Coast police shoot dead wanted man after frightening confrontation in Arundel
Police have shot dead a wanted man near a Gold Coast College after a frightening confrontation. Officers attended Cavalry ...
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Green Day Cancel Final Australian Show As Cyclone Alfred Bears Down on Queensland
The stadium gig on the Gold Coast slated for Wednesday night (March 5) was the last stop on the Down Under run of the veteran ...