Cyclone Alfred, Australia
Australia’s P&C could face $1.3b insured losses from Cyclone Alfred
'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland
"This is the fifth day straight - I've done nothing but eat, sleep, surf and do it again." Kirra beach is famous for its breakers and this week has been busy as surfers wait for Cyclone Alfred. The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a category two system late Friday or – more likely - early Saturday morning.
Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?
Cyclone Alfred stalled off Australia's east coast on Thursday delaying landfall as officials shut airports, schools and public transport and residents stockpiled supplies and sandbagged homes against floodwaters expected when the category-two storm hits.
Wind gusts around the eyewall are likely to reach 155km/h (96mph) and will be strong enough to blow down trees having a significant impact on transport and power supplies. However, flooding will be the greatest hazard from Cyclone Alfred with the largest rainfall accumulations building up to the south of the storm's centre.
Ice Cube is trying to "stay clear" of Australia's worst storm in 70 years. The 55-year-old rapper is set to perform concerts in Sydney and
Brisbane Airport has announced that it is suspending operations, with terminals open only for defence operations. Qantas Airways confirmed that it will cease all flights from the aviation hub until at least noon on Saturday, with no domestic flights departing until Sunday.
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