Tropical Cyclone Alfred is currently located off the Queensland coast and is forecast to track towards south east Queensland. This will potentially produce damaging or destructive wind gusts and isolated heavy rainfall which may cause flash flooding, from late Wednesday through until the weekend.
Remain alert to emerging weather patterns by monitoring the Bureau of Meteorology website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology and local media.
Make all necessary preparations for possible severe weather impacts, by clearing your yards and gutters, trimming overhanging tree branches, and secure loose items that could become dangerous during high winds. More information here on being prepared https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-safety/disasters-and-emergencies/be-prepared
Free green waste drop off is now available at all 4 resource recovery centres (RRCs). Residents are urged to clean up their properties ahead of possible severe weather.
The RRCs are open from 6.30am to 5.45pm every day, located at:
• Willawong - 360 Sherbrooke Road
• Chandler - 728 Tilley Road
• Ferny Grove - 101 Upper Kedron Road
• Nudgee - 1372 Nudgee Road
Sandbags are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for collection from the following locations:
• Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra
• Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside
• Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket
• Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere
• Lota - Herbert Street, Lota.
For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or Council’s emergency dashboard at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-safety/disasters-and-emergencies/emergency-dashboard.