**Severe Weather Threat Looms as Cyclone Alfred Weakens in Australia**

Fri Jul 11 2025 07:18:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Severe Weather Threat Looms as Cyclone Alfred Weakens in Australia**

Tropical storm approaches eastern Australia, prompting mass evacuations and safety warnings.


Authorities brace for possible flooding as the cyclone dissipates but still poses serious risks.


A tropical storm, originally classified as Cyclone Alfred, is approaching Australia's eastern seaboard, causing extensive evacuations and leaving over 230,000 households without power. As the system has been downgraded to a tropical low with winds reaching up to 85km/h, the Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe weather risks, particularly heavy rainfall.

Currently located off Bribie Island, the storm is expected to move north and make landfall between Bribie Island and Maroochydore on Saturday. Despite the downgrade, officials are urging residents to remain indoors and avoid beaches, as substantial rain and flooding continue to threaten the area.

Miriam Bradbury, a senior meteorologist, indicated that the next 24 hours could see rainfall totals exceeding 200mm, particularly as the system slowly moves inland. Flash floods have already impacted many communities, with one reported missing person after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in New South Wales. With approximately four million residents in the storm's range, the slow and erratic movement raises additional concerns for low-lying areas.

Residents are taking precautions; Stephen Valentine from Logan city noted that he and his wife have stocked and secured their home in preparation for the impending storm. Queensland is accustomed to cyclonic conditions, being Australia's most disaster-prone state, but events reaching this far south are extraordinary.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed solidarity, emphasizing the resilience of Australians in the face of such adversity and underscoring the concerns raised by local officials regarding Cyclone Alfred's potential impact on the Gold Coast.

With the forecast suggesting up to 800mm of rain over the coming days, nearly 1,000 schools have shuttered, public transport has come to a halt, and airports remain closed, with no flights expected until at least Sunday. The state has enacted significant preventive measures, including opening sandbag depots to aid residents in protecting their homes.

Several communities have voiced worries about the storm’s impact on infrastructure and essential services. As preparations continue, some locals are trying to make the best of the situation, turning to surfing while they can. However, authorities are reminding the public to heed safety warnings and avoid unnecessary risks.

"As conditions worsen, it's crucial to prioritize safety and heed the experts’ advice," Prime Minister Albanese reminded citizens. As heavy rains and strong winds begin to batter the region, the community's resilience will be tested in the face of natural calamities.

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