Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?

People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its pathUPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies as latest forecast predicts landfall just north of BrisbaneWhen and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit? Track the path of Tropical Cyclone AlfredFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor almost two weeks, Tropical Cyclone Alfred has ambled about the Coral Sea.Early on Sunday morning the cyclone passed below the Tropic of Capricorn, way off-track for the typical path a cyclone might take to the north Queensland coast. Continue reading...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?

People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its path

For almost two weeks, Tropical Cyclone Alfred has ambled about the Coral Sea.

Early on Sunday morning the cyclone passed below the Tropic of Capricorn, way off-track for the typical path a cyclone might take to the north Queensland coast.

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