What we know so far about Tropical Cyclone Alfred: school closures, category now and suburbs at risk

People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts storm to hit Queensland early on Saturday, with Brisbane in its pathTropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updatesHow to prepare for a cycloneWhen and where is Cyclone Alfred likely to hit?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn Friday morning, meteorologists mapping the trajectory of Tropical Cyclone Alfred were predicting it would make landfall late on Friday or early on Saturday morning somewhere between Noosa and Coolangatta. The most recent tracking map suggested it could cross north of Brisbane.Alfred’s slow progress to the mainland could prolong already severe conditions to the south of its projected path, particularly in parts of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailWhen and where is Cyclone Alfred likely to hit?How to prepare for a cyclone Continue reading…
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