Cyclone, Gold Coast and Queensland

Cyclone Alfred could cross the south-east Queensland coast at high tide in the middle of the night, Premier David Crisafulli says
The category two system is expected to cross sometime late Thursday afternoon into the early hours of Friday, between Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast and Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.
Millions brace for Cyclone Alfred as wind and rain forecast to smash Australia's east coast
More than four million people across Brisbane, the Sunshine coast and Gold Coast in Queensland as well as in northern NSW towns including Byron Bay and Lismore are planning for Cyclone Alfred. Locals been warned to brace for possible daily rainfall totals of 200 to 400 millimetres, life-threatening flash flooding and wind gusts up to 120km/h.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s impact to be felt from Wednesday as ‘destructive core’ approaches Queensland coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s impact is expected to be felt from Wednesday as the system’s “destructive core” bears down on the Queensland coast.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Cyclone Alfred: Sunshine Coast, Noosa residents guide on how to prepare
Sunshine Coast and Noosa residents have been encouraged to prepare their properties ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s expected landfall later this week.
Australia's East Coast Braces for Cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred update: severe weather warning for south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to hit north of Brisbane. As of March 4, 2025, the cyclone was sitting at a category 2 whilst offshore near the Sunshine Coast.
Cyclone Alfred lurks off Queensland coastline as residents prep for flash flooding
Four million people are making last-minute preparations for tropical Cyclone Alfred's arrival as the weather system lurks off Australia's east coast.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred heads for coast as Northern Rivers braces for ‘great unknown’
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has turned west and is heading towards Australia’s east coast as residents in NSW’s Northern Rivers ...
‘Cannot be ruled out’: BOM warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred can upgrade to category 3 as storm moves towards Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a bleak reminder Tropical Cyclone Alfred could intensify to category 3 as the storm ...
Cyclone Alfred live updates: Cyclone Alfred makes U-turn towards coast
Brisbane's ferries have been moved to safety and their Moreton Bay islands counterparts will soon follow suit as Cyclone ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit Brisbane, Sunshine Coast with severe weather
The cyclone was upgraded to a category two system overnight and is expected to turn west “directly” towards the coast of ...
Qld residents forced to wait in long queues for sandbags as Tropical Cyclone Alfred predicted to smash Brisbane and Gold Coast
Tens of thousands of residents in New South Wales and Queensland are preparing their homes for the threat of flash flooding ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's likely landfall.
How weather, Cyclone Alfred will affect Sunshine Coast, Noosa residents
Police are warning hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents which could be impacted by flooding, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred ...
Wild Weather Amping Up As Cyclone Alfred’s ‘Destructive Core’ Moves Towards The Qld Coast
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that evacuation procedures are underway for those in seriously affected areas.
Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast
The oncoming cyclone sparked panic buying on both sides of the border, while surfers made the most of the storm swell at ...