Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch'

Tracking Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
With Cyclone Alfred on track to make landfall, here's what to expect about what will happen over the rest of the week.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast
A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.
‘Very rare’ tropical cyclone barrels down on Australia’s east coast
Millions of people on Australia’s east coast are bracing for their first tropical cyclone in more than five decades as authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate their homes. Storm warnings affected millions of people on Wednesday along more than 500km (311 miles) of coastline in the states of Queensland and New South Wales amid warnings that Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring winds of up to 155km/h (96mph).
What should I be doing as Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits?
There's been a lot of talk about preparing as the cyclone moves nearer to the Queensland and New South Wales coasts, but what are you supposed to do when it's happening?
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The last tropical cyclone to make landfall in the region was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974, half a century ago.
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 on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Brisbane Lord Mayor provides update on Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has called on the community to be prepared as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches.
How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?
Both geostationary and polar orbiting satellites collect data in the visible and infrared regions. There are polar satellites collecting data in the microwave range.
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Day-by-day breakdown of what to expect from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is making is tracking towards Australia’s east coast, as residents in the danger zone are warned they ...