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FCDO issues 'coastal hazards' warning as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia

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Ilaria Grasso Macola
4 March 2025

Flash floods and "severe coastal hazards" could hit the east coast of Australia when Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week. 

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 96mph (Credit: X/Australian Bureau of Meteorology)

Urging Brits in the country to monitor weather updates, the FCDO said: "Tropical Cyclone Alfred could result in localised flash flooding and severe coastal hazards which could lead to transport disruption and power outages." 

The FCDO’s advisory covers Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and New South Wales.

Update: Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia’s eastern coast prompting airport closures