Queensland, Cyclone Alfred and New South Wales

Track rainfall and windspeed as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits Queensland and NSW
As ex-Cyclone Alfred moves inland, track rainfall totals and wind speeds at key locations in the cyclone zone.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to lash Queensland and New South Wales, Australia
Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.
Insurance industry declares catastrophe as Tropical Cyclone Alfred batters Queensland and New South
Although now classified as a tropical low, the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have been felt most severely in the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, and the Northern Rivers. Insurers have already received nearly 3,000 claims, a number expected to rise as residents return to assess the damage.
Look back at Cyclone Alfred's suspenseful approach toward south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred's approach was coloured by slow, suspenseful movement. Here's how the weather event and emergency response unfolded.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakens before reaching Brisbane, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low Saturday as it neared Brisbane, Australia, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks to the region, according to officials. Initially expected to make landfall as the first cyclone to strike southeast Queensland since 1974, Alfred's winds dropped to under 39 mph (63 kph) as it shifted inland.
Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred hits Queensland
Thousands of Queensland residents were left without power on Sunday after Cyclone Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone, caused widespread damage across the state.
Southeast Queensland airports reopen following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, but disruptions continue
Travellers in southeast Queensland are breathing a sigh of relief as Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast airports have reopened after Cyclone Alfred. “We’re open and flights are resuming, but expect some delays and cancellations as weather conditions continue to affect operations,” Brisbane Airport said.
Kitesurfers embrace strong winds from ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred
As ex-tropical cyclone Alfred lingered off the south-east Australian coast on Saturday (March 8), kitesurfers made the most of the strong winds before nightfall. Trump says difficult dealing with Ukraine,
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes SE Queensland with floods, power outages, and 100 km/h winds
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has battered South-East Queensland again, causing flash flooding, power outages, and widespread damage. Hervey Bay saw 300mm of rain, while 100 km/h winds hit Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves inland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has drenched south-east Queensland bringing flash flooding to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW
This is the sting in Alfred’s tail. These storms are drawing down very warm, moist air from the Coral Sea in the north. If ...
NSW, Queensland floods live updates: Remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continue as heavy rainfall batters Brisbane, northern NSW
South East Queensland and northern NSW continue to experience rain and flooding in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred downgraded as millions of Australians stay indoors
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred lingered off the south-east Australian coast on Saturday and forecasters said Brisbane is likely ...
Ex-Cyclone Alfred live updates: ‘Get inside, up high’: Scary warning for QLD
South East Queensland and northern NSW are in it for the long haul with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, forecasters have warned, with severe weather and flood warnings still in place for large parts of ...
Ex-Cyclone Alfred live: Eerie scenes in Woolworths as stores reopen, Brisbane nears rain record as emergency warnings issued
Follow along as we bring you all the latest as the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are felt by millions of Australians.
Dutton defends leaving Brisbane during cyclone preparations for fundraiser
Peter Dutton has defended his decision to leave Brisbane while South-East Queensland was preparing for Topical Cyclone Alfred ...
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Cyclone Alfred hit eastern Australia; authorities issue flood and severe weather warnings
Torrential rain from Cyclone Alfred floods Australia's east coast, leaving thousands without power and prompting flood ...