Cyclone Alfred tracker map: When it will hit south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the south-east Queensland coast late on Friday and into Saturday 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 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 likely to cross the Queensland coast late Friday or very early Saturday
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 10:53am 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 2pm AEST on Thursday, March 6.