ALFRED UPDATE: Bureau of Meteorology reports Tropical Cyclone Alfred has weakened to a tropical low off the east coast and is 65km north-north-east of Brisbane and 40km south south-east of Maroochydore and is moving slowly north as at 7.30am, Saturday.

Gales are no longer occurring over coastal or island locations.

It is expected to move towards and cross the mainland coast this morning, with winds weakening further as it moves inland.

Despite weakening, heavy rainfall is likely to continue over south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales during the weekend.

Heavy to locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding may occur over coastal and adjacent inland areas of south-east Queensland as it moves inland during Saturday.

Separate Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Watches, and Flood Warnings are current for south-east Queensland and northeast New South Wales.

Abnormally high tides are no longer occurring along the coastal areas, but are expected to be higher than normal over the weekend.

However, damaging surf may continue with significant beach erosion for the open beaches between Noosa and Ballina during the weekend. Separate Coastal Hazard and Hazardous Surf warnings are current for south-east Queensland and New South Wales coasts.

For more information and the latest tropical cyclone forecast, visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/

Meanwhile, Fire and Rescue NSW teams deployed to Bellingen, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Taree and Port Macquarie have commenced reconnaissance in support of the SES-led emergency response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The NSW SES is advising people to download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ which will include the latest warnings and information for impacted communities.

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au for the latest warnings and information.

Forecast track maps for Tropical Cyclone Alfred are now published hourly on our website. Find the latest here: http://www.bom.gov.au/