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How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?

Residents in Gold Coast and Redland Bay were warned about potential storm surges up to 1.5 metres due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, prompting officials to advise against beach visits.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred, classified as a Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall between Maroochydore and Coolangatta, bringing dangerous conditions to dense populations.
Authorities closed over 1,000 schools in Queensland, suspended public transport services, and urged residents to evacuate flood-prone areas as storm warnings stretched for over 500km along the northeast coast.
The Queensland government and federal officials contacted Meta regarding blocked search results for 'Cyclone Alfred,' impacting access to crucial emergency updates.

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The West Australian

Mayor ‘stuck in US’ after Vegas trip

Gold Coast City mayor Tom Tate has been holidaying in the US after travelling to Vegas for the NRL, and has been unable to return ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

South-east on high alert as Cyclone Alfred lingers off Brisbane’s coast

Premier David Crisafulli says the system is starting to “pack a bit of a punch” as it moved closer to Brisbane.

5 days ago·Australia

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Metro News

How to track Cyclone Alfred as storm nears Australian coast

The cyclone is expected to make landfall this weekend (Picture: Getty) A rare tropical cyclone is making landfall on the coast of eastern Australia, with more than 4,000,000 people in the storm’s path. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland state coast somewhere between the Sunshine Coast region and the city of Gold Coast to the south early on Saturday, Bureau of Meteorology manager Matt Collopy said. Between the two tourist…

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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