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Around twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland were left without power on the start of the week after powerful weather events swept through the area, generating strong winds reaching 109km/h.

Large Ice Stones and Broad Destruction

Residents observed giant hailstones measuring up to 7cm in particular locations. Meteorological experts verified that various areas across Queensland had been hit with significant hail.

The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our network!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Weather Woes

Meanwhile, around one thousand residents in the southern state also encountered energy failures after the capital city recorded its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Rescue organizations handled over five hundred emergency reports across the area, mostly for property damage but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Most Impacted Locations

• The Werribee area - experienced significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham - over 175 calls for assistance

At one point on the previous day, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were expected to linger along much of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential predicted across different parts of both states.

Health Warning

Health officials warned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the current weather patterns.

This warning comes after previous incidents where analogous circumstances led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.