After the winds, now comes the rain and floods. Here’s what you need to know about ex-Cyclone Alfred
In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.
Heavy flooding expected after Cyclone downgraded in Australia
The last time a cyclone hit was in 1974, when Wanda hit in January and then two months later, Zoe crossed the coast. Flooding though, is more common. In February 2022, thousands of homes were damaged along much of Australia's east after heavy rain.
Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain
Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.
Australia: Cyclone Alfred triggers massive blackouts, flooding
The Australian coast is battling strong winds and heavy rain from tropical cyclone Alfred. Homes across Australia's eastern state of Queensland have sustained massive damage and power cuts. Thousands have been evacuated,
Ex-Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia
Ex-Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia - Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland
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Tropical Storm Alfred flooding feared in eastern Australia
March 8 (UPI) --Tropical storm Alfred could cause significant flooding in eastern Australia despite the slowly moving storm no longer being a cyclone. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...
Ex-Cyclone Alfred: Late-night deluge sends 'phenomenal' levels of rainfall to Brisbane and Gold Coast — as it happened
The landfall of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has brought powerful winds to Brisbane, with flooding and power outages impacting ...
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Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
A slow-moving tropical storm has crossed Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast, lashing the region with damaging winds and heavy rain that’s forecast to fall for days to come.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: Residents in Qld and NSW told to take shelter now
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall at around 6am, Queensland time, as millions of Australians brace for its impact.