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Ex-Cyclone Alfred live updates: Emergency flood warnings are issued and hundreds of schools remain closed

Published: 15:06 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 15:24 EDT, 9 March 2025

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to wreak havoc in south-east Queensland and northern NSW.

Thousands of public schools remain closed while emergency flood warnings have been issued for several regions.

Follow Daily Mail Australia’s live coverage of the tropical low.

Emergency flood warnings issued

Emergency flood warnings have been issued across south-east Queensland and northern NSW.

Major flood warnings have been issued for Bremer River and Warrill Creek, as well as Laidley Creek.

Moderate flood warnings have been issued for Lockyer Creek and Logan and Albert River.

Major flooding is possible along the Tweed River at Tumbulgum.

Minor flooding is occurring at Murwillumbah and Chinderan.

The NSW State Emergency Service has issued a severe weather warning for Lismore and Tamworth.

Heavy rainfall is forecast for the towns, which could also lead to flash flooding in Armidale, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: A resident walks on the flooded waters of Edmondstone Street in the suburb of Newmarket on March 09, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Australia's east coast is experiencing severe weather as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves south. While downgraded from cyclone status, the weather system continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding, particularly in the Gold Coast and northern NSW regions. Authorities have issued severe weather warnings, and coastal areas remain at risk of significant erosion and hazardous surf conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated on local warnings, avoid floodwaters, and prepare for ongoing disruptions. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Is my kids’ school open on Monday?

Hundreds of schools across south-east Queensland and northern NSW will remain shut on Monday as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to cause havoc.

Queensland schools unscathed by the storm will reopen only if it’s safe to do so.

‘Where it’s safe to do so, schools will reopen with the exception of the Gold Coast,’ Premier David Crisafulli said.

More than 680 state, Catholic and indepedent schools in Queensland will remain closed on Monday. Full list here.

An additional 255 schools also remain shut in northern NSW. Full list here.

‘As the full impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to unfold and clean-up efforts begin to get under way, our priority is ensuring the safety of students and staff,’ NSW education minister Prue Car said.

The NSW closues could delay the start of NAPLAN tests for public school students in years 3,5,7 and 9.

The NAPLAN tests are scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 12 to Monday, March 24.

More than 220,000 properties still without power

Almost 224,000 homes and businesses across south-east Queensland were still without power early Monday morning, according to the Energex website.

Gold Coast was the worst hit region with 72,694 customers impacted, followed by Brisbane (45,106), Redland City (34,907), Moreton Bay (34, 060) and Logan (30, 342).

It comes after Energex crews worked around the clock to restore power to 100,000 properties across the region on Sunday

‘While it’s a relief to be making headway, we’re also acutely conscious that it continues to be a long, hard slog for others, some of whom were hit in the first early waves of #TCAlfred,’ it said.

‘We have teams working around the clock, and tomorrow we’ll build on today’s gains – we just need the weather to work with us, and for flooding to hold off.’