Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to strengthen into a category three system on Wednesday morning as it moves slowly south in the Coral Sea, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The cyclone formed on February 23, 2025, about 910 kilometers northeast of Cairns and has been steadily intensifying. As of early Tuesday, the system was located 900 kilometers east of Mackay and 570 kilometers east north-east of Willis Island. “Today and tonight, we expect it to very slowly move towards the south-east and slowly intensify as well,” said Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Dean Narramore. The cyclone is predicted to … Continue reading Cyclone Alfred Nears Category 3; Path Uncertain