Millions of residents in parts of Queensland and NSW are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Alfred, which is due to make landfall early on Friday morning. Authorities are warning the rare weather event could bring with it significant rainfall and high winds. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what we know, what’s been done to ready the communities at risk and how residents can stay informed.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

National resources:
Download the BOM Weather app here
Check your local ABC radio frequency here

NSW:
Download the Hazards Near Me app to view emergency warnings for NSW
For 24/7 updates call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre on 1800 227 228

QLD:
Stay up to date using the Qld disaster dashboard
Queenslanders can access help via the Emergency+ and SES Assistance QLD apps

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Everything you need to know about Cyclone Alfred