Tropical Cyclone Alfred has spent the night creeping towards Queensland’s coast and northern NSW. Despite authorities downgrading the cyclone to a tropical low early Saturday morning, locals have been warned not to be complacent with serious flooding risk remaining despite wind speeds slowing down.

Wild weather is expected to hit south-east Queensland from Wednesday night as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, as those in north-eastern NSW brace for "three natural disasters in one".

Tropical Cyclone Alfred's approach was coloured by slow, suspenseful movement. Here's how the weather event and emergency response unfolded.

For the first time in three decades, Brisbane is battening down for the arrival of a tropical cyclone. Follow us here for breaking news and advice throughout the day.

Tropical cyclone Alfred is moving away from the Queensland coast, but meterologists predict it will turn back towards Brisbane from Tuesday. It comes amid severe weather warnings for the state’s south, as well as K’gari, and northeast NSW, as high tides, damaging surf, and gale force winds are forecast.

Authorities warn strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Alfred could mask the truly terrifying risk of devastating flooding and stormwater surges.

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has renamed a popular Queensland tourist destination, putting itself at odds with state government and the region’s local council.

Whether it crosses the Queensland coast or curls away from the mainland, Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make its presence felt in the south-east.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued updated advice on Tropical Cyclone Alfred, warning those in the path of the entire system not to get complacent.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now headed for the southeast Queensland coast, with millions of residents warned to prepare as the storm brings massive waves, isolated rainfalls of up