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Approximately 25,000 homes in south-east Queensland found themselves without power on the start of the week after powerful weather events impacted the area, generating powerful gusts hitting 109km/h.

Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Damage

Homeowners reported substantial frozen pellets measuring up to 7 centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts announced that various areas across the state had been hit with significant hail.

This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our infrastructure!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units working to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, nearly 1,000 residents in Victoria also experienced power outages after the capital city experienced its wettest day in a year and a half.

State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for structural issues but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Affected Regions

• Werribee - experienced substantial storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - numerous assistance requests
• Wyndham - over 175 help reports

During the peak on the previous day, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were expected to linger along much of eastern Queensland this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coast.

Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with continued thunderstorm potential predicted across multiple regions of both areas.

Health Warning

Health officials cautioned that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the current weather patterns.

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