Cyclone Alfred Delays Landfall, Brings Record Waves and Heavy Rain to Eastern Australia

The storm, now expected to hit Queensland early Saturday, is already causing significant coastal erosion, power outages, and dangerous surf conditions.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has stalled in the Coral Sea, delaying its predicted landfall in Queensland to early Saturday morning, with impacts already being felt along the coast.
Record-breaking waves, including a 12.4-meter swell on the Gold Coast, have caused severe coastal erosion and prompted warnings for residents to stay away from beaches.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have already begun affecting parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales, with over 4,000 homes losing power and schools across the region closed.
Authorities warn that the storm's prolonged presence near the coast increases the risk of storm surges, flooding, and extended exposure to hazardous weather conditions.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 storm, marking the first cyclone to strike this region in over 50 years, with over four million people in its potential path.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation