What is the name of the cyclone affecting Australia's southeastern coast in March 2025?

The correct answer is Cyclone Alfred.

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• Cyclone Alfred is currently affecting Australia's southeastern coast, particularly South East Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Key Points

• Cyclone Alfred originated from a tropical low in the Coral Sea on February 20, 2025, and is currently classified as a Category 2 system.
• The cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall, significant flooding, and damaging winds, with evacuation orders issued for at-risk areas.
• This is the first cyclone to affect Brisbane directly since Cyclone Nancy in 1990.
• The storm is expected to weaken to a Category 1 system upon crossing the mainland coast but will continue to bring heavy rainfall and flooding.

Additional Information

• Cyclone Nancy
  • It is the last cyclone to affect Brisbane directly, occurring in 1990.
• Cyclone Zoe
  • This cyclone occurred in 1974 and was the last similar event to threaten the southeastern coast of Australia.
• Cyclone Alfred's Path
  • Cyclone Alfred is expected to weaken to a Category 1 system as it crosses the mainland coast but will continue to cause significant rainfall and flooding.