We are closely monitoring Cyclone Alfred and will provide daily updates as the situation evolves. Please take a moment to review the important information below to help you stay prepared. Your safety, along with the safety of our staff, remains our highest priority.
Office Closure & Business Continuity
To ensure the wellbeing of our team, the SSKB offices in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Tweed Heads will be closed on Thursday, 6th March, and Friday, 7th March. However, where possible, our staff will continue working remotely to support you.
We are also monitoring weather conditions for Wednesday, 5th March, and will update you should additional office closures be necessary.
- Any scheduled meetings will be moved to Microsoft Teams or postponed for the safety of our clients and staff.
- For urgent matters, we remain available via email and phone.
Current Weather Update
As of Tuesday, 4th March at 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT:
- Cyclone Alfred is currently a Category 2 system, with sustained winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 130 km/h.
- The cyclone is located 630 km east of Brisbane, moving east-southeast at 13 km/h.
- It is expected to turn west today, with landfall projected for late Thursday or early Friday at Category 2 strength.
- Authorities have issued a watch zone from Sandy Cape to Grafton, covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Byron Bay.
Key Warnings:
- Abnormally high tides and coastal flooding from Sandy Cape to Yamba.
- Damaging surf and beach erosion along open beaches.
- Gale-force winds (up to 120 km/h) developing Wednesday from Tewantin to Grafton, extending north to Sandy Cape late Wednesday/early Thursday.
- Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding from Wednesday, with intense rainfall posing a life-threatening flood risk late Thursday/early Friday.
For real-time updates and safety advice, visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
How to Stay Prepared
✅ Secure outdoor areas – Bring in balcony furniture, pot plants, and loose items that could become projectiles in strong winds.
✅ Check emergency kits – Ensure you have essential supplies such as water, food, medications, and important documents.
✅ Prepare for power outages – Charge devices, have torches and batteries ready, and familiarise yourself with your building’s emergency procedures.
✅ Check building safety measures – Follow any cyclone precautions advised by your Building Management.
✅ Stay informed – Monitor official weather updates and warnings.
Sandbag Information
Sandbags can help reduce the impact of flooding but will not completely prevent water ingress. Local councils provide pre-filled sandbags to residents and businesses in affected areas.
For more information, visit:
Key Emergency Contacts
📞 Urgent Repairs & Assistance: Johns Lyng Strata Services – 1300 092 863
📞 SES (Flood & Storm Assistance): 132 500
📞 Emergency Services (Fire, Police, Ambulance): 000
📞 Energex (Power Outages & Emergencies – QLD): 13 62 62
📞 Essential Energy (Power Outages – NSW): 13 20 80
📞 Bureau of Meteorology (Cyclone Updates): www.bom.gov.au
📞 QLD Government Disaster Hub: www.disaster.qld.gov.au
📞 NSW Emergency Information: www.nsw.gov.au/emergency
Click here to download the QFES Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide.
Stay safe and take care,
Daniel Herbert
SSKB Strata Management
