QUIZ: When does a tropical cyclone become classified as 'severe'? a) Category 1 – strongest gust 90-125 km/h b) Category 2 - strongest gust 125-164 km/h c) Category 3 – strongest gust 165-224 km/h d) Category 4 – strongest gust 225-279 km/h e) Category 5 – strongest gust more than 280 km/h. Our video explains how tropical cyclone severity is categorised, to help you better understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a cyclone can cause: http://ow.ly/oBcu30mlNWk | Bureau of Meteorolo

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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