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Around 25,000 households in south-east Queensland woke up lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the area, bringing strong winds topping over 100 km/h.

Substantial Hailstones and Extensive Destruction

Locals observed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that multiple regions across the state had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our network!

Utility workers were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews deployed to manage the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, around 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also experienced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its wettest day in over 500 days.

State Emergency Services received 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Most Affected Areas

• Werribee region - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls
• Wyndham - over 175 emergency requests

At one point on yesterday, more than twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were expected to linger along significant areas of Queensland's east this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

The following day was predicted as the wettest day, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across multiple regions of both regions.

Medical Alert

Health officials cautioned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the area.