Introducing Cyclone Pierre, Another Storm Out of Season

Projected track of Cyclone Pierre--currently pointing toward Queensland. Image courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane Centre. The Australian cyclone season this year has been very quiet, and was supposed to be over April 30. Never mind. Cyclone Pierre has other ideas. This storm is now heading towards the populous Queensland region, and forecast to intensify slowly but steadily at this point. It bears serious watching.....