Weather

More than 200,000 New Zealanders are in Queensland, so RNZ have asked some to share what they've seen during Cyclone Alfred.

Authorities in Queensland remain concerned about the impact of flooding and thunderstorms, which could bring more damaging wind and heavy rain.

The now ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, but the flood threat continues.

Some are milking once-a-day and sending stock to the works early.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has crossed the islands off the coast of Queensland as a Category 1 system, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rain.

Emergency services were searching for a man who has been washed into floodwaters in northern NSW.

For many, the oncoming storm has brought back unwelcome memories of past weather crises.

The adventurer was caught in the path of Cyclone Alfred, while rowing from San Diego to Brisbane.

The government has pledged financial support for farmers and growers affected by the dry conditions.

The planes were secured to the ground using concrete poles and strong ropes but were still flipped over by the wind.

A senior meteorologist said while the cyclone's movement slowed overnight, that could mean further destruction.

The NSW Premier says the tropical cyclone is acting like "a completely unwanted house guest" - arriving late and will stick around longer.

The storm seems to have stalled off the Queensland coast and now isn't expected to hit until Saturday morning. Audio

Weather experts are predicting it will cross the coast early on Friday morning with damaging wind gusts, storms, and heavy rainfall.

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