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Cyclone Alfred is quickly approaching Australia, intensifying into a Category 2 storm. With its path threatening millions, the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the potential for severe flooding. Authorities are urging residents in affected regions to prepare for dangerous conditions, including possible disruptions to daily life. Stay updated as the storm continues to develop and impact vulnerable areas.
Cyclone Alfred is currently located around 345 km east of Brisbane and 315 km east of the Gold Coast, as reported by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Authorities are urging those in the storm's path to "act now" and evacuate before the situation worsens, as the Category 2 storm moves toward Australia’s southeastern coast.
The storm is traveling at 16 kph towards the southeast Queensland coast, with concerns it may slow to 11 kph, which could worsen the situation, according to Thomas Hinterdorfer from Higgins Storm Chasing.
Alfred is expected to make landfall between Brisbane and the surrounding areas on Thursday or Friday, bringing over half a meter of rain, potential flooding, and strong, damaging winds.
This marks the first cyclone to directly impact Brisbane since Cyclone Nancy in 1990.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli highlighted the threat to a densely populated area, stressing that it's been many decades since such a storm has come this close to the coast.
Cyclone Alfred is now about 345 km east of Brisbane and 315 km east of the Gold Coast, with a current movement speed of 16 kph toward southeast Queensland.
As a Category 2 storm, Alfred is expected to maintain its intensity as it approaches the southeast Queensland coast on Thursday, with landfall expected early Friday morning, likely between Maroochydore and Coolangatta.
Officials are urging people to evacuate before it's too late.
Cyclone Alfred is not only a rain event but also brings multiple wind events, according to Mike Wassing, Commissioner of the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES).
He warns that coastal residents may experience water levels up to half a meter higher than the high tide mark and winds exceeding 100 kph. If you are in a dangerous location, now is the time to move.
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Source: independent
