Nearly 25,000 Experiencing Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Weather Systems

Around twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland were left without power on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the region, generating powerful gusts reaching 109km/h.

Large Ice Stones and Broad Destruction

Homeowners observed giant hailstones as large as 7cm in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that different parts across the state had been hit with significant hail.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our power system!

Utility workers were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units deployed to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Weather Woes

At the same time, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city saw its wettest day in 18 months.

State Emergency Services received 598 requests for assistance across the state, mostly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Locations

• Werribee - recorded significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham region - over 175 help reports

At the height on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand energy customers in the state were experiencing outages.

Climate Outlook

Damp conditions were expected to linger along large portions of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tomorrow was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both areas.

Health Warning

Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the state.