"Damaging wind gusts are currently occurring about Moreton Bay and extending into some northern Brisbane suburbs due to a southeasterly wind surge interacting with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred," the bureau warned. "These winds are expected to ease overnight as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves further inland."

Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has crossed the islands off the coast of Queensland as a category one system, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rain. An emergency alert was issued for Moreton Island just before 6pm on Friday night, telling residents to take shelter immediately as the impact of the storm was being felt.

The now ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. The emergency vet is stocked with extra fuel for generators, clean water and plenty of food - and is even prepared for pet owners to camp out with their animals.

Australia ordered thousands of people in its eastern regions to evacuate before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits land on Saturday, as the storm brought heavy rain, huge waves and strong winds that cut off power,

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is on track to make landfall on Saturday morning, with south-east Queensland and northern NSW already feeling the impacts of the storm.