Council on Alert for Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Published on 28 February 2025

The Rockhampton Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to Alert as Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move through the Coral Sea.

Local Disaster Management Chair Mayor Tony Williams said Council is closely monitoring the system and working with the agencies to prepare for possible impacts.

“Our LDMG has moved to the alert phase and this means that we are being vigilant to the possibility of a disaster occurring in our region,” Mayor Williams said.

“While the cyclone path is looking favourable for our area, there is still some uncertainty about its path early into next week and now is the time for residents to be prepared.

“Take precautions by tidying up loose items in your yards, cleaning your gutters and ensuring you have an emergency kit and evacuation plan ready to go.

“There is no need to be alarmed, but it’s important to be ready. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the community updated.”

The latest update from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred as a Category 3 system, located 770km kilometres north-east of Rockhampton and is slowly moving southwards through the Coral Sea. There is high confidence that Alfred will remain off the Queensland coast into the weekend.

Residents are encouraged to stay up to date via Council’s Emergency Dashboard at https://emergency.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/.

Five simple steps to prepare for severe weather:

1. Understand your risks
2. Prepare an Emergency Plan for your family, pets, and property.
3. Prepare an Emergency Kit which includes essential supplies like food, water, medication, and important documents.
4. Prepare your home by securing loose items, clearing gutters, and trimming overhanging branches.
5. Protect your pet and ensure animals have shelter and supplies.

For the latest weather updates, visit the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au.