Tropical Cyclone Alfred is gaining strength off the Queensland coast, with experts saying it might become a category-three storm by Wednesday.

The cyclone is moving slowly and will likely intensify further on Tuesday and Wednesday. Currently, it remains far from the Queensland coast, positioned over the Coral Sea, about 570 km east-northeast of Willis Island and 970 km northeast of Mackay.

There is no immediate threat to the mainland at this stage, 9News reported.

Queensland residents urged to be prepared

Although there is no immediate threat, the State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents to stay updated and be prepared in case the cyclone moves toward the coast. At this moment, Queensland is only facing gusty winds due to the cyclone.

SES Rockhampton Region Controller Jasper Humphries emphasized the importance of having an emergency plan and preparing an emergency kit. He also recommended checking for overhanging tree branches that could pose a risk and trimming them in........

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