Authorities on Thursday issued evacuation orders to panicked citizens as tropical cyclone Alfred edged closer to Australia's east coast.

Wind gusts around the eyewall are likely to reach 155km/h (96mph) and will be strong enough to blow down trees having a significant impact on transport and power supplies. However, flooding will be ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia’s east coast, bringing destructive winds up to 100 mph. Residents are urged to evacuate and prepare for potential flooding and prolonged impacts.