Warning to prepare for evacuations as Cyclone Alfred slows, Friday landfall predicted

Residents in northern NSW and south-east Queensland are urged to prepare to evacuate as Cyclone Alfred approaches, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rainfall. The slow-moving category 2 storm is expected to bring destructive wind gusts and significant flooding, with concerns of potential intensification to a category 3 cyclone. Evacuation centers have been set up and emergency personnel mobilized as authorities brace for the impact of the storm, with preparations including securing loose objects, repairs, and moving residents to safety.

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