Coastal NSW town ordered to evacuate Cyclone Alfred

An emergency warning has been issued for a coastal town in New South Wales as Cyclone Alfred approaches. Residents are urged to evacuate due to heavy rainfall that may block escape routes. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning, with effects already felt in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. Persistent rain, strong winds, and large swells have left tens of thousands without power. Cyclone Alfred is currently a category two system and is expected to maintain its intensity until it reaches the coast. The most severe weather conditions are anticipated on Saturday morning.