Cyclone Alfred, Australia and Tropical

Fringe of Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes eastern Australia
The fringe of a tropical cyclone started whipping eastern Australia on Thursday (Mar 6), bringing drenching rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – here’s why that makes it more dangerous
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – here’s why that makes it more dangerous - The storm may not reach the coast until early Saturday now, meaning millions in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales will endure damaging winds,
Cyclone Alfred in Australia: What makes it rare and potentially more dangerous
Cyclone Alfred is unusual for two reasons — it has formed way too south, and is moving slowly. Both these factors make it more dangerous. We explain why.
'Erratic' cyclone creeps towards eastern Australia
An "erratic" tropical cyclone lingered off Australia's eastern coast on Thursday, bringing drenching rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.
Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone
The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast
A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.
What to expect today, tomorrow and this weekend from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
New Bureau of Meterology projections estimate Cyclone Alfred will reach the coast on early Saturday morning, and may bring with it potentially life-threatening winds, rain, and flash flooding.
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Australia Prepares for ‘Significant Impacts’ From Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Watch: Australia's east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Australia's east coast when it makes landfall as a category 2 storm later this week. It's the first cyclone to hit the region in since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.
'Rare' cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia's east coast, residents urged to evacuate
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,
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing part of eastern Australia on ...
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Australia: Scary videos emerge from Queensland; 5 latest updates as Noosa, Coolangatta brace for landfall
Brisbane airport was closed as the centre of Alfred is expected to cross the coast very early Saturday morning, most likely ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Insurers refuse to cover cars in storm zone
A note on the RACQ website reads: “embargoes – As a result of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, RACQ is not issuing any new insurance ...
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Tropical cyclone smashes into French Indian Ocean island, bringing 100-mile-an-hour winds
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Cyclone Alfred LIVE Updates: Brisbane airport cancels flights; early rain, wind from rare cyclone hit eastern Australia
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How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?
Both geostationary and polar orbiting satellites collect data in the visible and infrared regions. There are polar satellites collecting data in the microwave range.