Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Homes evacuated as parts of Australia prepare for first cyclone in over 50 years
The winds forecast for some densely-populated areas on the Australian coast have been described as "destructive"
Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
Millions of residents have been warned about the risk of life-threatening flooding and dangerous gusts of wind. But what is a cyclone, what kind of threat does it pose and what is being done about it?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Stirs Wind and Waves Along Australia’s Coast
Australia’s east coast is closely watching Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has been churning and strengthening over the Coral Sea. Although the storm is expected to stay offshore for now, it’s still set to bring gusty winds, rising swells and hazardous surf conditions to Queensland’s heavily populated coastline in the coming days.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Southeast Queensland braces for 'significant disaster event' as storm upgra
Gale force winds and heavy rain will start to batter a heavily populated Australian coastline ahead of a tropical cyclone making landfall. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly about 560km east of Brisbane as a category two system and is forecast to slow further before making a U-turn towards the city.
Australia Prepares for ‘Significant Impacts’ From Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
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.
'Rare' cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia's east coast, residents urged to evacuate
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometres (311 miles) across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales,
Cyclone Alfred: What is making the storm unusual and why are forecasters concerned?
What is making the storm unusual and why are forecasters concerned? - Alfred’s unusual path is a sign of climate change, ...
Warm oceans, shifting winds: What is the science behind Cyclone Alfred’s strength?
Slow-moving Cyclone Alfred is barrelling toward Brisbane - Australia’s third biggest city - and the nearby tourist town of ...
'Damaging straight-line wind gusts' possible with Wednesday storms: Hazardous weather alert
On Tuesday night, a strong cold front will move into the Upstate region along with gusty winds and heavy rain. A line of ...
Tropical cyclone smashes into French Indian Ocean island, bringing 100-mile-an-hour winds
Tropical cyclone Garance made landfall on the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion on Friday, packing gusts of 166 ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 600-plus acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further risks.
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
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US weather: America warned of ‘critical fire’ risk as storms unleash incendiary winds
America is facing a fresh wildfire threat as rocketing temperatures and storms unleash a surge of incendiary winds. A raft of ...
NASA Image Reveals Flurry of Six Tropical Cyclones Active at Once
In the Southern Hemisphere, the space agency notes, the tropical cyclone season typically runs from November to April. The ...