Ever wondered what the different cyclone categories really mean? With Tropical Cyclone Alfred about to make landfall as a Category 2 storm, this visualisation from Get Ready Queensland paints a frightening picture of what people living in QLD and NSW can expect. As cyclones and tropical storms grow stronger, the science is clear — climate pollution is warming our oceans and fueling more intense storms. The relentless burning of fossil fuels means we're witnessing a rise in extreme weather events

Cyclone Launa is making landfall and blowing through the Dampier Peninsula in Northern WA, as a category 2 cyclone. Stay safe! | CyclonesOZ

Tropical Cyclone Fina, now a category 2 system, is slowly moving south towards the northern Top End coast. A Tropical Cyclone Warning and Watch is current for parts of the Northern Territory. What exactly is a Tropical Cyclone? For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit our website www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app. | Bureau of Meteorology

When a tropical cyclone is forecast to impact coastal communities within the next 48 hours, the Bureau of Meteorology issues a tropical cyclone forecast track map. The track map shows important information about the cyclone's forecast movements, intensity, and its potential areas of impact, to help you prepare. Watch the video below to learn more. For the latest tropical cyclone warnings and the Tropical cyclone 7 day forecast go to http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/ | Bureau of Meteorology