This is the first time a category two (or cat 3) cyclone will hit this area, there was another cyclone in 1974 but it crossed the coast as an ex-tropical cyclone. The big concern is going to be flooding, these areas are horribly prone to flooding and this cyclone is slow moving so it's going to dump a heap of rain.
Cyclone Alfred increases speed as it approaches Queensland coastline
For the first time in five decades, Queensland’s capital could face the impact of a tropical cyclone, with Cyclone Alfred forecast to make landfall on Mar. 6.
Again! WTF!
Outback deluge to cause months of flooding
https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/outback-deluge-to-cause-months-of-flooding/1890469
Parts of outback Queensland are bracing for downpours of 200mm in the next 24 hours as residents are warned to prepare for flash flooding.
Flood warnings for outback towns as Queensland drenching rolls on
https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-weather-update-up-to-200mm-of-rain-over-24-hours-in-outback-regions/b18e388c-89ba-4862-930d-492fc645c473
Severe hailstorms increased by 21% in the 3 years from 2022 to 2024 across the US
https://www.sott.net/article/498575-Severe-hailstorms-increased-by-21-in-the-3-years-from-2022-to-2024-across-the-US
Multiple EF-4 tornadoes touch down in Arkansas for the first time in 28 years
https://watchers.news/2025/03/17/multiple-ef-4-tornadoes-touch-down-in-arkansas-for-the-first-time-in-28-years/
Second time in a month....
Severe flash floods hit Townsville after heaviest rains in 27 years, Australia
https://watchers.news/2025/03/19/severe-flash-floods-hit-townsville-after-heaviest-rains-in-27-years-australia/
I remember when this used to be a rare event....
Saudi Arabia's desert turns into 'Winter wonderland' after hailstorm
https://www.sott.net/article/498301-Saudi-Arabias-desert-turns-into-Winter-wonderland-after-hailstorm
This upcoming event is among the strongest Stratospheric Warming events for this time of year in the past decades.
Can somebody explain to me why we are relying on these privately owned social media platforms to share important emergency info?
This is the first time a category two (or cat 3) cyclone will hit this area, there was another cyclone in 1974 but it crossed the coast as an ex-tropical cyclone. The big concern is going to be flooding, these areas are horribly prone to flooding and this cyclone is slow moving so it's going to dump a heap of rain.
Cyclone Alfred increases speed as it approaches Queensland coastline
https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/weather/cyclone-alfred-increases-speed-as-it-approaches-queensland-coastline/video/f388ce7f05c4da53668aea01fb32c7e9
For the first time in five decades, Queensland’s capital could face the impact of a tropical cyclone, with Cyclone Alfred forecast to make landfall on Mar. 6.
Head's up Texas! 😯
This Storm Is About To Change Everything…
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia hits category 5 strength as Port Hedland battens down - ABC News
Tropical cyclone forecast