The storm is expected to continue to gain strength as it slowly moves over the Coral Sea.
Alfred is expected to develop into a category three system on Tuesday.abc.net.au/news/tropical-cyclone-alfred-queensland-coast-coral-sea/104973502Tropical Cyclone Alfred has intensified into a category two system as the Bureau of Meteorology monitors its path towards the Queensland coast.
She said said the slow-moving cyclone would be at least 700 kilometres offshore over the next few days. "There's still a lot of time between now and then at this point, but it's definitely one to have to keep a close watch on if you are living … central or southern Queensland."Ms Bradbury encouraged people to check the BOM's track map throughout the week.
"If you've got any trees or branches on trees that are overhanging your property it would be a good time to get them trimmed now, and any shade sails or any furniture that's loose in the backyard — if you could remove them and bring them back inside. "If your council has a dashboard, stay in contact with that, but also don't forget to save the emergency alert number."Large swells on horizon
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