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Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland were left experiencing outages on the start of the week after powerful weather events impacted the region, producing powerful gusts topping 109km/h.

Substantial Hailstones and Extensive Destruction

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets as large as seven centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities confirmed that various areas across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were working to restore energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units working to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Weather Woes

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced energy failures after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in over 500 days.

State Emergency Services responded to 598 emergency reports across the state, mostly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.

Hardest Hit Locations

• The Werribee area - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - 179 help reports

During the peak on yesterday, in excess of 28k power users in Victoria were without power.

Weather Forecast

Damp conditions were forecast to persist along significant areas of Queensland's east this week as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coast.

The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing thunderstorm potential predicted across different parts of both areas.

Medical Alert

Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, especially given the current weather patterns.

This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the area.