Tropical Cyclone Alfred's approach was coloured by slow, suspenseful movement. Here's how the weather event and emergency response unfolded.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has spent the night creeping towards Queensland’s coast and northern NSW. Despite authorities downgrading the cyclone to a tropical low early Saturday morning, locals have been warned not to be complacent with serious flooding risk remaining despite wind speeds slowing down.
Authorities turn their focus to the threat of flooding and flash floods as communities in south-east Queensland and northern NSW are warned the risks "can't be trivialised".
Wild weather is expected to hit south-east Queensland from Wednesday night as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, as those in north-eastern NSW brace for "three natural disasters in one".
For the first time in three decades, Brisbane is battening down for the arrival of a tropical cyclone. Follow us here for breaking news and advice throughout the day.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed its approach and is now expected to cross the south-east Queensland coast on Friday afternoon.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and its path is becoming clearer — with Queensland residents warned to stay alert for updates. Alfred is slowly moving south through the Coral Sea and is forecast to continue to move generally south while slowly strengthening.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed off the coast of Queensland, with predictions it could strengthen to a category three within days.
Authorities warn strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Alfred could mask the truly terrifying risk of devastating flooding and stormwater surges.
Whether it crosses the Queensland coast or curls away from the mainland, Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make its presence felt in the south-east.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now headed for the southeast Queensland coast, with millions of residents warned to prepare as the storm brings massive waves, isolated rainfalls of up
Cyclone Alfred is gathering strength and is forecast to be elevated to category 3 by Wednesday as it bears down on Queensland.
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