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
08 Mar 2025 - 10:23 AM
Channel 7 meteorologist Tony Auden gives update on Alfred
08 Mar 2025 - 10:06 AM
SES says rescues continue and one ‘did not go well’
08 Mar 2025 - 09:42 AM
NSW Premier Chris Minns delivers update on flood crisis from Lismore
08 Mar 2025 - 09:03 AM
PM says cyclone will have significant financial impact on national economy
08 Mar 2025 - 08:45 AM
Chainsaw on the M1 to clear fallen trees as motorists band together
08 Mar 2025 - 07:14 AM
PM pledges to show up with mental health support
08 Mar 2025 - 07:11 AM
If the SES ask you to evacuate, do so, Albanese says
08 Mar 2025 - 07:08 AM
PM pleads with locals over complacency
08 Mar 2025 - 07:04 AM
‘There is worse to come’: PM provides update on Alfred
08 Mar 2025 - 05:38 AM
Biggest power outage crisis in over a decade
08 Mar 2025 - 05:35 AM
Premier outlines ‘big challenge’ as flood risk grows
08 Mar 2025 - 05:33 AM
Queensland premier shares update of ex-cyclone Alfred
08 Mar 2025 - 05:28 AM
‘Prepare to isolate’ warning issued over flood risk for new areas
08 Mar 2025 - 05:07 AM
286,000 homes and business without power
08 Mar 2025 - 05:00 AM
‘Rain ramping up’: Why ex-cyclone still holds ‘huge risk’
08 Mar 2025 - 04:21 AM
Latest Cyclone Alfred update from the Bureau of Meteorology
08 Mar 2025 - 04:04 AM
NSW SES activate 36 flood rescues as people enter waters
08 Mar 2025 - 03:29 AM
‘Lismore will be isolated’: Horror reality for flood-hit area
08 Mar 2025 - 03:13 AM
Storm surge a major concern as Cyclone Alfred arrives during king tide
08 Mar 2025 - 03:06 AM
Cyclone Alfred has shifted further north
08 Mar 2025 - 02:20 AM
Tropical Cyclone Alfred now category one
08 Mar 2025 - 02:03 AM
Latest Cyclone Alfred update from Bureau of Meteorology
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.
