Australian Coast Under Siege As Cyclone Alfred Nears

Raging floodwaters swallowed roads as Cyclone Alfred, a dangerous tropical storm, barreled toward Australia’s east coast, forcing evacuations and shutting down airports ahead of its feared landfall. With winds expected to near 100 mph, towering waves pummeling the shoreline and entire towns bracing for impact, authorities warn this could be one of the most devastating storms in decades.