Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and prepare for extreme weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.
The cyclone is predicted to weaken to a Category 1 system as it moves across Moreton Bay islands and approaches Brisbane, but damaging wind gusts and large waves remain a concern.
Up to 800 mm of rain is expected in some areas over the next two days, and evacuation orders have been issued for thousands of people in flood-prone regions.
Cyclone Alfred, currently a Category 2 system, is approaching the Australian coast and is expected to make landfall tomorrow Saturday morning.
The cyclone is already causing significant impacts in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, with tens of thousands of homes losing power and wind gusts up to 155 km/h. #cyclonealfred #Australia
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