Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall in Queensland on Saturday morning

Thursday 6 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 6:21am

In this story Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has stalled off the Queensland coast and is now forecast to make landfall in the early hours of Saturday. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of potential 150km/h winds and life-threatening flash floods. Some supermarkets in south-east Queensland have already closed as the storm approaches.

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1. RNZThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:45pm

   Is Cyclone Alfred crossing the coast later than expected good news or bad? (opens in new tab)

   • Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10:45pm
2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Mar 2025, 6:21am

   Cyclone Alfred forecast to land Saturday morning, strong winds, rain begin as storm edges closer (opens in new tab)