Tropical Cyclone Alfred Threatens Brisbane, Australia, Causing Power Outages

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a Category 2 storm, is approaching Brisbane, Australia, causing significant disruption. Located 160 kilometers east of the city on Friday, the cyclone is moving at 8 kilometers per hour. Gale force winds have already downed power lines, resulting in electricity outages for thousands of homes. The storm, the region's first in over 50 years, is expected to make landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday, potentially causing widespread flooding across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.