Tropical Cyclone Alfred is a strong category 2 cyclone this morning, with further intensification possible throughout today, a severe tropical cyclone can be expected by tomorrow. Alfred is posing a minimal threat to QLD at this time but chances for a landfall are now increasing. Watch but don’t act, yet. | CyclonesOZ

Cyclone Harry hit parts of southern Italy this week, with footage capturing heavy rain and waves flooding streets and buildings. The storm prompted 1,480 firefighters to be deployed across Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria. | Washington Post