In the Southwest Indian Ocean, a powerful Tropical Cyclone Cebile has winds of 130mph (209 kph), gusting to 160mph (255kph), with a pressure of 962mbars. Movement is West at 8mph (12.8 kph). It's still not a threat to a land. Actual forecast: https://www.windy.com/?gust,-14.350,54.580,4,m:cS8aigQ,a:IFxFL | Windy.com

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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