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Around twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland woke up without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the state, producing wind gusts topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Hailstones and Widespread Impact

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of seven centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts confirmed that various areas across Queensland had been affected by large hailstones.

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

Utility workers were working to restore electricity service throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams deployed to address the extensive power failures.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

Simultaneously, around 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also faced power outages after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

Emergency response teams handled nearly 600 requests for assistance across the area, mainly for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Most Impacted Locations

• The Werribee area - saw significant weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing area - numerous emergency calls
• Wyndham - over 175 emergency requests

At the height on the previous day, more than 28k energy customers in Victoria were experiencing outages.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were predicted to continue along much of eastern Queensland this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both regions.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities warned that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This warning comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.