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Interview with Federal member for Longman Terry Young on keep calm with this storm and stay prepared

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Former Ex –  Cyclone Alfred currently a low and is stalled 20 km off Bribie Island

We Will update these pages in real time as conditions or details change.

It is essential you play your role in planning for emergencies for your self, your family, property, pets and livestock.

Current Summary:

Current Weather Conditions

Wind gusts recorded include a peak of 141 km/h on the Gold Coast hinterland from a private station although the presenter admits this can’t be used as an official reading due to the stations elevation, with sustained winds reaching 82 km/h at those higher elevations.
Most areas on the mainland have reported winds consistent with a low-end Category 1 storm, with marginal gales observed in a few regions.
Approximately 300,000 people are currently without power, a number expected to rise as the storm’s effects continue.

Rainfall Projections and Flood Risks

Significant rainfall is anticipated, particularly along the southern and eastern sides of the cyclone, with some areas expecting between 100 mm to 300 mm.
The Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and associated escarpments is now the focus for heavy rain.
Convergence bands associated with the cyclone are expected to bring intense rainfall and pose a renewed risk of flooding throughout the day.

Convergence Bands and Wind Threats

Two major convergence zones are expected to impact the area; the first is already close to the coast, while the second is expected to develop as the cyclone moves inland.
These bands will result in strong winds and heavy rain, particularly affecting Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later in the day and into the evening.
Winds may increase as the convergence zones merge, posing risks in urban areas and potentially leading to additional power outages.

Future Monitoring and Preparedness

The cyclone’s downgrading does not signify an end to the severe weather; continued vigilance is necessary as rainfall intensifies.
Forecasts indicate that the most significant impacts will occur through the afternoon and tonight, particularly in the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane areas.
Residents are advised to remain prepared for changing conditions, including potential flooding, strong winds, and further power outages.

 

From The Bureau of Meteorology:

Issued at 1:38 pm AEST Saturday 8 March 2025. No Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system.

 

 

Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred 22U at 1:00 pm AEST:

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred lies off Bribie Island and is moving slowly. It is expected to move west and cross the mainland coast between Maroochydore and Caboolture during the Afternoon.

Intensity: tropical low, sustained winds near the centre of 55 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 20 kilometres of 26.9 degrees South, 153.3 degrees East , 65 kilometres north northeast of Brisbane and 40 kilometres southeast of Maroochydore .
Movement: slow moving .

Heavy rainfall is likely to continue over southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales during the weekend as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred crosses the mainland coast later today and moves slowly inland as it dissipates.

Alfred crossed Moreton Island as a category 1 tropical cyclone near midnight last night.

Alfred then weakened below tropical cyclone intensity at 6 am (AEST) Saturday morning.

Marine Wind Warning Summary

 

 

 

Evacuation Centers

City of Moreton Bay

Caboolture Memorial Hall, Caboolture

Strathpine Community Centre, Strathpine

Hope Centre Moreton, Rothwell

Sunshine Coast

Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Golden Beach

Landsborough Sports Complex

Nambour Showgrounds

 

 

Essential Weather links so you stay in the know: (all links will open in a new tab)

City of Moreton Bay Disaster Dashboard

Tides at Bongaree

BOM Inland River Heights

BOM Hazardous Surf Conditions for South East Queensland

BOM TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE

BOM Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

BOM Flood Warning Summary

BOM Flood Watch for South East Queensland

 

Stay Safe and connected Non Weather Related useful Links(all links will open in a new tab)

Queensland Police – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Policelink – Non urgent matters – Ring 131 444

Queensland Ambulance – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Queensland Fire – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)

Energex Power Outages

School Closures

SEQ Dam Releases

Queensland Traffic Camera’s

 

General Advise to the public.

Impacts

• Very strong winds may knock down trees, powerlines, blow roofs off some houses, and blow away anything not tied down outside. This is a risk to life.
• Power, phones, internet and water might stop working. They could be out for a long time.
• Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding in some places.
• Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water.
• Some places could become isolated.

 

What Should You Do?

• Consider your risk of isolation and/or flooding.
• Think about where you would evacuate to, this could be with family or friends in a safer location.
• IF IT’S FLOODED FORGET IT! Your car can’t protect you from floodwater.

 

Prepare your home 

• Store or tie down outside items like caravans, trailers, outdoor furniture, gas bottles, toys and play equipment.
• Move outdoor furniture inside or if you have a pool, sink plastic outdoor furniture in the pool so it doesn’t fly around in strong winds.
• Check for tree branches hanging over your roof. Cut them off if you can.
• Make an emergency plan and kit.
• For further information go to Get Ready Queensland website

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Tourists and visitors, campers and caravanners 

• Campers and caravanners should think about packing up now.
• Visitors who do not need to stay in the area should plan to leave.
• Leaving now is a safe option. Airports and highways could close if the cyclone gets closer.
• If you choose to stay, ask accommodation staff where to shelter if the cyclone hits.

 

If you have a boat or jet-ski 

• Prepare early. Remove your boat, jet-ski, canoes or kayaks from the water and store securely on land if possible.
• If your boat is kept on the water, check your moorings and get ready now to relocate it to a safe mooring.
• If your boat is in a marina, check-in with the marina manager.
• Check your area’s Extreme Weather Contingency Plan on the  Maritime Safety Queensland website.

 

If you have livestock

• Consider moving livestock to higher ground. You may need to open gates to other paddocks so animals can move to safety.
• Block access to low-lying fields or other places near creeks and rivers.
• Provide lots of food and clean water in a safe place away from creeks and rivers.
• Make sure animals can be identified if they get lost. This may include brands or tags.
• Prepare for isolation

More Information

• Traffic information and closed roads, go to the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
• Public transport information, go to the Translink website.
• Listen to your local radio station: ABC Brisbane 612AM, 99.7FM, 101.5FM.
• For emergency help in floods and storms, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

Essential Services

• Life threatening emergencies, call 000
• Police/fire/ambulance (mobiles), call 000 and 112
• State Emergency Service (SES), call 132 500
• Energex 24/7 emergencies, call 13 19 62
• Health advice, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
• TMR road closures, call 13 19 40
• Metro North Hospitals, call (07) 3646 8111
• Unitywater 1300 0 Unity (1300 0 86489)
• Marine Rescue (07) 3408 7596
• Animal emergencies 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
• For all emergencies, call 000 (Triple Zero).

Domestic and Family Violence

• DVConnect Womensline, call 1800 811 811
• DVConnect Mensline, call 1800 600 636
• 1800 Respect, call 1800 737 732

Government Departments and Agencies

• Disaster Management Queensland
• Department of Home Affairs, call (02) 6141 6666
• Queensland Reconstruction Authority, call 1800 110 841
• Geoscience Australia, call 1800 800 173
• Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, call (03) 9419 2388

Voluntary and Not-For-Profit

• Australian Red Cross, call 1300 554 419
• GIVIT
• Volunteering Queensland, call (07) 3002 7600

National Relay Service (Hard Of Hearing)

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication difficulty, please contact the NRS by:

1. Using your preferred NRS call channels detailed on the National Relay Service website.
2. Providing the NRS with Council’s phone number, (07) 3205 0555.

Find out more information about the National Relay Service.

City Of Moreton Bay Updates

 

All waste facilities will close on Thursday 6^th March 2025 and will re-open when safe to do so. There will also be no kerbside collection services on Thursday and Friday however, catchup services will be undertaken on impacted properties from next week when it is safe to do so.

Warning area: City of Moreton Bay Local Government Area
Warning Level: Watch & Act

City of Moreton Bay advises people in the low lying coastal areas to PREPARE NOW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cause a dangerous storm surge. Storm surge is a rise in sea level over and above the normal tide levels because of a cyclone. Storm surge is a threat to life and property.  

The Bureau of Meteorology advises A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE may occur along the coastal foreshore from Thursday afternoon. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the highest high tide mark with damaging waves and dangerous inundation of coastal low-lying areas. Higher than normal tides may occur from Wednesday.

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the QLD SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD App. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. 

STAY INFORMED. Check the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland warnings summary at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ or download the BOM Weather app to your device.