Cyclone Alfred tracker map: When it will hit south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the south-east Queensland coast overnight on Thursday and into Friday morning, bringing destructive winds and the risk of life-threatening flooding.
The system is expected to make landfall between the Gold Coast and southern parts of the Wide Bay region as a category two cyclone.
If it does, it will be the first cyclone to cross Queensland's southern coast in half a century.
Live 120-hour Cyclone Alfred forecast map
This map shows a 120-hour forecast for Tropical Cyclone Alfred's path
It also shows high wind, cyclone watch and cyclone warning areas
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to move towards the south-east Queensland coast from Tuesday onwards
It is likely to cross the Queensland coast late Thursday or early Friday
Strong winds and coastal erosion are forecast as well as large rainfall totals
A flood watch has been issued for northern NSW and south-east Queensland is on high alert
Official BOM Cyclone Alfred track map
This map was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 4:51am AEST on Thursday March 6, 2025.
The current warning zone listed by BOM includes cities and towns from Double Island Point to Grafton, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay and Ballina but not including Grafton.
There is no current watch zone.
People living within those areas should consider what action they will need to take if the cyclone threat increases, according to BOM.
The next advice will be issued by BOM by 8am AEST on Thursday, March 6.