South Pacific, Tropical Cyclone

Tracking Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.
Three tropical cyclones are spinning in a row in the South Pacific
Tropical cyclone is the catch-all term for the powerful, spinning storms that feed off warm oceans and the strength of which is determined by wind speeds. The strongest are known as hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Western Pacific and simply tropical cyclones in the South Pacific.
3 tropical cyclones churn in the South Pacific in unusual occurrence
The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies overnight
Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to slowly strengthen over coming hours as it nears the Queensland coast. There has been a remarkable outpouring of generosity for the Uber driver seriously injured in a crash that killed young woman Elizabeth Pearce and involved a high profile Perth doctor.
Tropical cyclone activity buzzing across the Southern Hemisphere
Tropical cyclone activity is buzzing across the Southern Hemisphere with as many as six cyclones simultaneously spinning around. According to the Accumulated Cyclone Energy tally complied by Colorado State University,
Will Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit Qld? Everything we know right now
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is a high probability of crossing one of the most highly populated stretches of the Queensland coast by early next week.
Massive swell forecast as tropical cyclone Alfred intensifies off Queensland coast
A highly unpredictable tropical cyclone is set to “intensify” to a category three system on Wednesday night, as it creeps closer toward central and southern Queensland.
Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific — all at once
For the first time in 26 years, three tropical cyclones are occurring simultaneously in the South Pacific Ocean.
Tropical cyclone Alfred expected to reach category 3 with coastal crossing possible
Tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to reach category 3 strength as early as Wednesday night and still has the potential to move towards the Queensland coast, experts say. The powerful natural phenomenon has been slowly making its way south while building strength.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred latest: System intensifying, as path shows it heading towards Qld coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is intensifying as it continues to travel through the Coral Sea after forming on Sunday, but updated tracking data shows it is still set to make its way towards the Queensland coast after intensifying into a Category 3 system.
Will Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit Queensland?
The short answer to this question is that it is possible, but meteorologists can’t make the call either way just yet.
Higgins Storm Chaser Thomas Hinterdorfer reveals what path Tropical Cyclone Alfred could take and its effect on SEQ
Thomas Hinterdorfer has become one of Queensland’s most trusted ‘storm chasers’, with more than a million followers consuming ...
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Two cyclones swirling near Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Bianca formed around Australia on Sunday, with the first severe cyclone of the season possible in the Coral Sea.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies into category two system as residents issued warning over 'risk' of landfall next week
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has intensified into a category two system, with residents in northern Queensland issued a warning ...