Ever wondered what the different cyclone categories really mean? With Tropical Cyclone Alfred about to make landfall as a Category 2 storm, this visualisation from Get Ready Queensland paints a frightening picture of what people living in QLD and NSW can expect. As cyclones and tropical storms grow stronger, the science is clear — climate pollution is warming our oceans and fueling more intense storms. The relentless burning of fossil fuels means we're witnessing a rise in extreme weather events

WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology

🌀 Intense Tropical Cyclone Dudzai As of Mon, 12 Jan 2026 (06:00 UTC), Tropical Cyclone Dudzai is rapidly intensifying over the southwestern Indian Ocean. 📍 Location ~1200 km SSE of Diego Garcia, ~1550 km ENE of Rodrigues Island 💨 Intensity & motion • Winds ~185 km/h, gusts to 230 km/h • Moving very slowly SSE (

At 5:00am local time today, Severe Tropical Cyclone JUDY (966hPa) CAT 3, was located at 16.8 degrees South 168.3 degrees East. Severe Tropical Cyclone JUDY is positioned at the bottom left corner of the square letter I, number 7 (I,7) of the Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Tracking Map. Maximum winds close to the center are estimated at 130KM/HR (60Knots) This video was taken by a resident of DYork Street. The roar of the wind & rain this morning is so loud that the rumble of thunder is very faint. | V