Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred recap: Take a look at all the latest information as the extreme weather continues
Recap with all the latest news below.
Key Events
Northern Rivers residents told to ‘stay indoors’
The NSW SES has issued a watch and act for people in the Northern Rivers area, telling them to stay indoors.
South Lismore residents told ‘move to higher ground’
The NSW SES has issued an emergency warning to people in South Lismore, telling them to move to higher ground due to forecast cyclone related major flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred now category one
As Cyclone Alfred approached the mainland, it has been downgraded to a category one storm system.
Extreme conditions are still expected with wind and rain set to lash Queensland and New South Wales.
In northern New South Wales, the risk of flooding is one of the highest concerns.
Multiple emergency warnings have been issued by the NSW SES overnight which we will bring you shortly.
Latest Cyclone Alfred update from Bureau of Meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is crossing Moreton Bay and is expected to make landfall over the mainland coast early morning, before easing quickly below tropical cyclone strength.
Rainfall, wind and ocean impacts are likely to continue for southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales over the weekend.
- Tropical Cyclone advice and forecast track maps are being issued for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. These should be referred to for more detailed information.
- Alfred, category 1, is crossing Moreton Bay, and is expected to cross the mainland coast near Bribie Island early this morning.
- Alfred is expected to weaken below tropical cyclone intensity as it moves over mainland coast this morning.
- Although Alfred will move over the mainland coast and weaken during the morning, wind, rain, and ocean impacts are expected to continue over southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales over the weekend.
