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Nearly twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland woke up experiencing outages on the start of the week after intense storm systems passed over the area, producing strong winds topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Destruction

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts announced that different parts across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing power throughout the impacted areas, with dozens of response units working to address the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

At the same time, nearly one thousand energy customers in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred requests for assistance across the region, mainly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Most Impacted Regions

• The Werribee area - saw considerable destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - 179 calls for assistance

At the height on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 energy customers in Victoria were without power.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of eastern Queensland this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast.

The following day was predicted as the wettest day, with persistent storm activity expected across multiple regions of both states.

Health Warning

Public health experts cautioned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.