Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down but still poses serious threats to residents along Australia’s eastern coast. Originally expected to make landfall Thursday, the Category 2 storm has changed course and is now projected to hit early Saturday morning. Current Status Alfred is currently 245 kilometers east of Brisbane, moving westward at just 10 km/h with sustained winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 130 km/h. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) meteorologist Matt Collopy noted the cyclone’s slow movement is a “concern in terms of the rainfall and the potential flooding.” “Tropical cyclones typically as they cross are erratic,” … Continue reading Cyclone Alfred Nears Brisbane: 800mm Rain, 130 km/h Winds Expected