Cyclone Alfred set to approach Queensland's coast next week

Cyclone Alfred is expected to approach Queensland's coast next week, currently located about 1,000 kilometers offshore. Weather models predict it will turn towards the coast this weekend, potentially impacting areas between Brisbane and Townsville. Alfred is currently a category two cyclone with wind gusts up to 140 kilometers per hour. It may intensify further due to warm sea temperatures but is expected to weaken as wind shear increases later in the week. Forecast models show varying paths for Alfred, with some predicting a landfall on the central Queensland coast. New AI models are also being used to improve accuracy in predicting the cyclone's trajectory.