Warm oceans, shifting winds: What is the science behind Cyclone Alfred’s strength?
The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974. View on euronews ...
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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Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Friday or Saturday.
'Erratic' cyclone creeps towards eastern Australia
An "erratic" tropical cyclone lingered off Australia's eastern coast on Thursday, bringing drenching rains and ...
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 ...
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.
Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it
The fact that Alfred is set to make landfall is very unusual. But we can’t yet definitively say this is due to climate change. Cyclones are steered by winds and weather patterns, and the Coral Sea’s ...
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‘High chance’ of tropical cyclone forming off Qld on Sunday
“In the early stages, we know if the tropical cyclone develops ... the West Australian and Queensland systems will be either named Alfred or Bianca.