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Approximately 25,000 households in southeastern Queensland were left without power on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the area, producing powerful gusts reaching 109km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Extensive Destruction

Residents witnessed giant hailstones reaching sizes of seven centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across the state had been impacted by large hailstones.

Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

At the same time, nearly 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also encountered power outages after the capital city experienced its wettest day in a year and a half.

State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 calls for help across the area, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Impacted Areas

• Werribee region - saw considerable destruction
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous emergency calls
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 calls for assistance

At the height on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in the state were lacking electricity.

Weather Forecast

Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

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

Medical Alert

Health officials warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, specifically given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.