369K views · 2.7K reactions |  Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a category 2 system, is currently sitting about 930 kilometres north-east of Mackay and 1000 kilometres east-north-east of Townsville and moving in a southerly direction. From the weekend, Alfred's track becomes highly uncertain. Watch the video below to learn why. To stay informed, monitor the tropical cyclone forecasts and tracks here: www.bom.gov.au/cyclone | Bureau of Meteorology | Facebook

When a tropical cyclone is forecast to impact coastal communities within the next 48 hours, the Bureau of Meteorology issues a tropical cyclone forecast track map. The track map shows important information about the cyclone's forecast movements, intensity, and its potential areas of impact, to help you prepare. Watch the video below to learn more. For the latest tropical cyclone warnings and the Tropical cyclone 7 day forecast go to http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/ | Bureau of Meteorology