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Ex-Cyclone Alfred reaches islands off Brisbane during March emergency

Original report: ABC News · 8 March 2025 at 1:45 am (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

Brisbane and coastal communities experienced severe weather associated with Alfred in early March 2025. ABC News reported that the system had reached islands off the south-east Queensland coast and weakened from tropical cyclone status, while damaging wind, rainfall and flooding risks remained. Authorities urged residents to follow official warnings. This is a retrospective report on March 2025, not a live emergency notice.

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