Queenslanders are bracing for what could be the worst storm in more than 70 years. 

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving onto the east coast, with its full force expected to hit tomorrow and Saturday. 

Evacuations are under way in the Gold Coast over fears of swells, 155 kilometre an hour winds, and flooding.

B105 Brisbane host Abby Coleman joined the Afternoons team to explain that people are bracing themselves for floods, heavy wind and power outages. 

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