Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system

Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast
A man has disappeared in floodwater, people were ordered to evacuate homes as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind and rain ahead of its first tropical cyclone in 51 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 early Saturday with the strength of an Atlantic tropical storm.
‘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.
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
Schools are closed, public transport has stopped and desperate residents are getting around shortages of sandbags by buying sacks of potting mix as a region of eastern Australia is lashed by wind and rain from a rare approaching tropical cyclone.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred whips up wind, rain on slow march to Australian coast
The outer bands of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are lashing Australia’s east coast with wind and rain as the rare southerly storm’s eye inches closer to landfall expected on Saturday morning.
Cyclone Alfred heading toward Brisbane and eastern Australia for rare landfall
Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and Australia’s third largest city.
One missing as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
A tropical cyclone has weakened into a tropical low weather system as it approaches Brisbane, Australia’s third-most populous city, bringing flooding rain which is expected to lash the coastal region for days.
‘Its impact will be serious’ – Thousands of Irish in Australia warned to stay clear as Cyclone Alfred remains a threat
THOUSANDS of Irish citizens residing in Australia are warned to stay clear as Cyclone Alfred threatens to unleash floods ...
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
Watch: 'Worst is yet to come' as ex-cyclone nears Australia
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Cruise passengers stuck on ship after cyclone throws their return into chaos
Passengers on a Brisbane-bound cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred throws holiday plans into chaos.
Australia's Albanese Says He Won't Call Election for April as Cyclone Approaches
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday ruled out calling a national election for April on ...
Cyclone Alfred stalls off Australia's east as millions brace for impact
Cyclone Alfred stalled off Australia's east coast on Thursday as officials shut airports, schools and public transport while ...
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Wild weather leaves mass blackouts in Australia
The situation in Queensland and northern New South Wales remains very serious, said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Heavy flooding expected after Cyclone downgraded in Australia
The last time a cyclone hit was in 1974, when Wanda hit in January and then two months later, Zoe crossed the coast. Flooding ...