Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is dumping heavy rain across large parts of South East Queensland and northern New South Wales as it moves inland after crossing the Queensland coast this morning.

Meteorologists say the tropical low is still packing a punch in parts of south-east Queensland and northern NSW ahead of the new working week.

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.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to unleash destructive weather across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales, with forecasters warning of flood risks and severe conditions persisting over the coming days.

A slow-moving tropical storm crossed islands off Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast late Friday, lashing coastal suburbs with destructive winds and dumping heavy rain across the region.

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has officially reached the mainland in Queensland's south-east bringing with it intense winds and fears of flooding.

Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday after crossing islands off Australia’s eastern coast. Flood is now considered to be the biggest risk.