Tropical Cyclone Alfred is currently positioned off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating that severe weather conditions are likely to affect southern Queensland and northern New South Wales throughout the week. The cyclone is expected to bring damaging or destructive wind gusts, isolated heavy rainfall, and unusually high tides that could lead to flash flooding.
The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney advises individuals to reconsider travel plans to the affected regions until the storm subsides. It also recommends monitoring local news for updates and visiting the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology's website for the latest storm tracking information.
For assistance, contact details for the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney have been provided: Suite 2, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060; Telephone: (02) 8219-2100; Email: SydneyACS@state.gov; Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/.
Additionally, individuals can reach out to the State Department's Consular Affairs at 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 for further information on Australia. Travelers are encouraged to enroll in or update their accounts with the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).