Cyclone Alfred: More than 40,000 without power in Qld as howling winds cause destruction

Cyclone Alfred is hours away from landfall in south-east Queensland, as the state braces for destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

The effects are already being felt there, with rising floodwaters and rough seas battering the coastline. More than 80,000 homes and businesses across both states are without power - that could last for days.

The category two system is currently around 80 kilometres east of the Gold Coast.

It's expected to cross land late on Friday evening or early Saturday morning, downgrading to a category one as it does.

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