Earlier today, Friday 7 March 2025, Toowoomba Regional Council has issued an urgent warning for residents in the Toowoomba Region to prepare now for severe weather.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving towards Southeast Queensland and is expected to make landfall early morning on Saturday 8 March 2025. The cyclone will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding, making conditions dangerous over the coming days as it moves inland.
Severe weather events such as this pose a significant risk to lives, property, and infrastructure. With flooding, road closures, power outages, and storm damage expected, residents, businesses, and visitors must act now to protect themselves and their surroundings.
Expected Impacts
- Very strong winds could knock down trees, powerlines, and cause damage to houses and infrastructure.
- Heavy rain is likely to cause flash flooding, dangerous driving conditions, and flooding in low-lying areas.
- Road closures are expected due to flooding and fallen trees.
What You Need to Do
- Find out how to get ready for severe weather at the Get Ready Queensland website.
- Keep medications close by and ensure you have at least a week’s supply.
- Move vehicles under cover and away from trees, powerlines, and drainage areas.
- Secure loose outdoor items such as furniture, trampolines, and roofing iron.
- Prepare for power outages by charging devices and having torches and backup batteries available.
- Ensure children are supervised by a trusted adult.
- Inform family, friends, and neighbours in the affected area.
Special Advice for Vulnerable People
- Use your Person-Centred Emergency Plan (P-CEP) if you have one.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, plan an alternative power source or relocate to a safer area.
- Arrange transport in advance if you or a loved one has limited mobility.
- Leaving early is safer than waiting.
Advice for Tourists, Visitors, Campers, and Caravanners
- Consider packing up now and relocating to safer ground.
- If you do not need to be in the warning area, leave now.
- Check road conditions before travelling and have an alternative route planned.
- Monitor local conditions and be prepared to move if the situation worsens.
- Ask campground owners whether the site is prone to flooding.
Key Contacts & Resources
- QLD SES Emergency Help: 132 500 (or download the SES Assistance QLD App)
- Life-threatening Emergencies: 000
- Local Council Disaster Dashboard: www.disaster.tr.qld.gov.au
- Weather Updates: www.bom.gov.au/qld
- Road Closures: www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40
- Power Outages: www.ergon.com.au/outage-finder
- Public Transport Alerts: www.translink.com.au/service-updates
Residents should remain vigilant and prepare now for potential severe weather impacts. If it is not safe to stay, leave early.
