Cyclone Alfred, a Category 2 storm, is set to make landfall near Brisbane, bringing life-threatening flooding and destructive winds. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales, with schools, flights, and public transport suspended. Brisbane Airport has canceled all flights, and thousands of homes are already without power. The cyclone is expected to bring wind gusts up to 155 km/h (96 mph) and heavy rainfall, posing a significant risk to infrastructure and residents. This marks the first cyclone to hit the region since Cyclone Zoe in 1974, which caused widespread flooding.
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Cyclone Alfred targets Australia with life-threatening flooding and 100mph winds
Wind gusts around the eyewall are likely to reach 155km/h (96mph) and will be strong enough to blow down trees having a significant impact on transport and power supplies. However, flooding will be the greatest hazard from Cyclone Alfred with the largest rainfall accumulations building up to the south of the storm's centre.
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Cyclone Alfred latest: Brisbane Airport cancels all flights as Queensland and NSW residents told to evacuate
Strong winds have already cut power to thousands of homes, and Brisbane Airport has been closed, with hundreds of flights now suspended. The State Emergency Service has ordered evacuations in Lismore and other parts of northern New South Wales by 9pm.
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