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Approximately 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland were left experiencing outages on the start of the week after powerful weather events passed over the state, producing wind gusts reaching over 100 km/h.

Large Hailstones and Extensive Impact

Locals reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that various areas across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were working to restore energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to manage the widespread outages.

Southern State's Weather Woes

At the same time, approximately one thousand households in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city saw its wettest day in a year and a half.

Rescue organizations received nearly 600 emergency reports across the area, mostly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Areas

• The Werribee area - experienced considerable storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham region - over 175 emergency requests

During the peak on yesterday, in excess of 28k energy customers in Victoria were experiencing outages.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coast.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with continued storm activity expected across various areas of both regions.

Medical Alert

Medical authorities warned that there was an increased chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.

This alert comes after historical occurrences where analogous circumstances led to major medical consequences in the area.