The 9 key points from Crisafulli’s latest cyclone address
David Crisafulli has delivered his latest address on Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s the key messages you need to know.
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David Crisafulli has delivered his latest address on Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Here’s the key messages you need to know.
Landfall uncertainty reigns
Premier David Crisafulli said the cyclone was now expected to cross the coast in the early hours of Saturday morning, though that may change again.
Slow moving beast
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Matt Collopy said the cyclone will take three to six hours to cross the coast, but there was the possibility it could move slower.
“Typically, tropical cyclones as they cross are very erratic, but we are expecting two days, perhaps two-and-a-half days worth of rainfall as this system both approaches, weakens, and then moves inland.”
Power outages inevitable
Energex Queensland CEO Peter Scott said there were about 5000 outages across SEQ, mainly Redlands and the Gold Coast.
“We expect those outages to increase as the wind comes onto the coast more,” he said.
High tide chaos
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Matt Collopy said if the system crosses at “exactly high tide there is the risk of seeing storm surges up to 1.5 metres”.
He said “heavy to locally intense rainfall” was forecast from late today until “at least Saturday”.
There’s still time
Mr Crisafulli said there’s still time to clean up loose items in your backyard, get bottled water and prepare as best you can for Alfred’s arrival.
Check storm tide maps
The Premier encouraged residents to check flooding maps which show different scenarios for regions across SEQ. They are available at disaster.qld.gov.au
Stay home
If you aren’t in a flood zone, Mr Crisafulli re emphasised the safest place for you is your home.
Schools remain closed
A total of 1030 schools are closed today and tomorrow. See the full list here.
334 early childhood centres are also closed.
Roads still open
Mr Crisafulli said roads and bridges would be open “for as long as possible”.
He said hospitals would remain open for emergency procedures.
Originally published as The 9 key points from Crisafulli’s latest cyclone address
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