Australia's east coast prepares for 1st cyclone in 50 years

Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the strongest tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday with the strength of an Atlantic tropical storm.
Thousands in Australia told to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears east coast
Thousands of residents in Australia's east were ordered to evacuate ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall on Saturday as the storm brought heavy rains, huge waves and strong winds that cut off power,
Cyclone Alfred brings high waves, strong winds as it near Australia's east coast
Footage shows waves crashing on shores in Queensland and News South Wales, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Australia’s east coast. Video credit: Southport Surf Lifesaving Club / NSW Government
Australia's east coast prepares for first cyclone in 50 years
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Australia's east coast urged to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred nears
Thousands of residents in Australia's east were told to prepare themselves and their properties, with some ordered to evacuate on Friday (March 7) ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall. The cyclone is expected to land on Saturday (March 8) and has already brought heavy rain,
Citizens told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears Australia's east coast
Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity. Tropical Cyclone Alfred was 165 kilometers east of Brisbane city on Friday morning,
Cyclone Alfred edges closer to Australia's east coast
Violent winds toppled power lines on Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving
Australia's east coast braces for rare strike from powerful tropical cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia’s east coast, bringing destructive winds up to 100 mph. Residents are urged to evacuate and prepare for potential flooding and prolonged impacts.
Cyclone Alfred latest: Australia cancels more than 200 flights as rare Category 2 storm nears east coast
Destructive wind gusts of up to 155kph (96 mph) are expected to develop from Thursday afternoon as tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the coast as a category-two storm early on Friday morning near Queensland state capital Brisbane, Australia's weather bureau said.
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