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Approximately 25,000 households in Queensland's southeast found themselves without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the area, producing strong winds topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Hailstones and Extensive Damage

Residents observed giant hailstones measuring up to 7 centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across the state had been impacted by significant hail.

This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our network!

Emergency crews were working to restore electricity service throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 residents in Victoria also encountered electricity disruptions after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half.

State Emergency Services responded to over five hundred emergency reports across the state, primarily for property damage but also for downed trees and flooding.

Hardest Hit Locations

• Werribee region - saw significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - various emergency calls
• Wyndham region - nearly 180 help reports

During the peak on yesterday, over 28k electricity consumers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along large portions of eastern Queensland this next several days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tomorrow was predicted as the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential predicted across various areas of both states.

Health Warning

Medical authorities cautioned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after past events where comparable situations led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.