The weather system is sitting about 840 kilometres north-east of Cairns and is forecast to reach category three by Tuesday.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed about 840 kilometres north-east of Cairns off the Queensland coast.Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed off the Queensland coast, as the weather bureau keeps a close eye on modelling to predict its path.
Cyclone Alfred is predicted to reach category three by Tuesday, but meteorologist Baden Gilbert said its exact path remained uncertain, based on computer modelling. "It's hard to be confident about the track … there's a variety of different scenarios that could unfold.Reducing the impact of a cyclone on your family, your home and your animals means making a plan well before the bad weather arrives.
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