Tropical cyclone Alfred forecast ECMWF for the next seven days, with a cyclone landfall expected on Queensland north of Brisbane. #tropicalcyclone #CycloneAlfred #cyclone | CyclonesOZ

🌀 Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a category 2 system, is currently sitting about 930 kilometres north-east of Mackay and 1000 kilometres east-north-east of Townsville and moving in a southerly direction. From the weekend, Alfred's track becomes highly uncertain. Watch the video below to learn why. To stay informed, monitor the tropical cyclone forecasts and tracks here: www.bom.gov.au/cyclone | Bureau of Meteorology

WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology