Weather Alert - Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The QTA acknowledges the Port of Brisbane in regard to some of this information for the impending Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching the SEQ Coast.

With the weather situation worsening over the coming days, it is important to remind (as you no doubt already are) ensuring your businesses carry out their own severe weather preparation processes, including tying down any equipment or plant, securing all external equipment in the depot. 

We are confident that members have been undertaking extensive planning for the impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  We would remind members that nearly 2 years ago with the Brisbane flooding event of that time, there was a period of 3 - 4 days where Brisbane was in effect cut off in all major routes.  We would encourage consideration being given to how you might undertake staging to either get access to freight in Brisbane or deliver to Brisbane and or the freight implications for clients that need to be serviced in Central or Northern Queensland.

Above all else stay safe - Remember "If it is flooded Forget It!"

Consider what additional resources drivers may need with them over the next week where roads staying open may remain somewhat unpredictable.  

Latest Weather

• Swell currently up to 2.6m - reports of up to 7m off the Sunshine Coast
• TC Alfred currently heading in a SE direction and altering westwards from Tuesday evening with potential crossing in SE Qld.
• Gale winds expected in Moreton Bay from early hours of Wednesday.
• Most likely no shipping movements from Wednesday evening with potential port closure Thursday and Friday.
• Looking to priority of vessels once BAU returns on Saturday.

QTA will continue to produce supporting information to road accessibility and or other support similar to what was provided in North Queensland in the past weeks.

Safe Travels

Gary

Links to Qld Traffic Updates

Heavy vehicle operators are urged to continuously check QLDTraffic website or call 13 19 40 for real-time updates on road access during these conditions. 

• Far North & North Queensland
• Mackay, Fitzroy and Wide Bay
• Central and North West
• South Coast Region, includes Scenic Rim
• Darling Downs and South West Region

The Local Councils are also putting out regular timely updates on their websites and facebook pages - All council listings here