Australia, Cyclone Alfred and Brisbane

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.
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.
Brisbane airport shut as Australia faces further travel disruption due to Cyclone Alfred
Several Australian airports on the southeastern coast have closed their terminals with airlines cancelling hundreds of flights as a Category 2 cyclone continues to barrel towards the country.The “extremely rare” Tropical Cyclone Alfred is causing severe travel disruption in the country as it draws near to the southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales coasts.
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 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.
Vehicles submerged as Cyclone Alfred’s remnants cause severe flooding in Brisbane, Australia
On March 9, 2025, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, @daniel.walsh82 shared a video of vehicles submerged in floodwaters. In the video, the author captures the scene from his workplace as torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred floods the streets.
Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters,
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,
Brisbane is bracing for floods yet again. History shows residents should remain on very high alert
Brisbane is a subtropical city of more than 2.5 million people, situated on a flood-prone river. That’s why residents mustn’t ...
Photos: Tropical Storm Wrecks Havoc on Australian Beaches, Infrastructure
The same energy that brought Kirra to life last week has slowly morphed into a more malevolent force. Cyclone Alfred was ...
Flood emergency warnings eased in Queensland and New South Wales
Flood emergency warnings caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are beginning to ease in parts of Queensland and New South ...
Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia’s east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was ...
Brisbane on alert: these maps show the suburbs most likely to flood during Cyclone Alfred
The maps show the predicted flood extent for the most at-risk areas of Brisbane, based on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts.
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Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred: High winds, heavy rain as Brisbane, Gold Coast residents evacuated
Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, as it approaches Australia’s eastern coast. Although the ...
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Disaster Recovery Allowance available for communities in New South Wales and Queensland impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred power outages: Latest updates on blackouts in Qld, NSW
More than 120,000 properties remain without power across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales on Tuesday as residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.