Australia's east coast prepares for 1st cyclone in 50 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.
Tens of thousands lose power as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears east coast of Australia
The tropical cyclone was moving west with sustained winds near the center of 95 kph (59 mph) and gusting to 130 kph (81 mph). But the storm was expected to weaken as it approached Brisbane, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
Thousands in Australia told to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears east coast
Thousands of residents in Australia's east were ordered to evacuate ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall on Saturday as the storm brought heavy rains, huge waves and strong winds that cut off power,
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Violent winds toppled power lines today as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia’s eastern coast, swelling rivers, sparking evacuation orders
Australia's east coast urged to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred nears
Australian officials urge people to stay indoors or evacuate as Cyclone Alfred nears the east coast:: Sydney, AustraliaMike Wassing/Commissioner/State Emergency Service/New South Wales"Whilst some of the overnight conditions may not have been as bad as people may have expected,
‘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.
Australia's east coast prepares for first cyclone in 50 years
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Cyclone Alfred brings high waves, strong winds as it nears Australia's east coast
Footage shows waves crashing on shores in Queensland and News South Wales, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Australia’s east coast. Video credit: Southport Surf Lifesaving Club / NSW Government
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 residents stockpiled supplies and sandbagged homes against flooding expected when the category-two storm hits.
Cyclone Alfred edges closer to Australia's east coast
Violent winds toppled power lines on Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving
Australia's east coast braces for rare strike from powerful tropical cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia’s east coast, bringing destructive winds up to 100 mph. Residents are urged to evacuate and prepare for potential flooding and prolonged impacts.
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