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Nearly 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after powerful weather events impacted the region, producing strong winds reaching 109km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Widespread Impact

Residents observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts announced that different parts across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our network!

Utility workers were attempting to repair power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews activated to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also encountered electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its most precipitation in a year and a half.

Emergency response teams responded to over five hundred requests for assistance across the state, mostly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation.

Hardest Hit Locations

• The Werribee area - experienced significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham area - over 175 calls for assistance

At the height on the previous day, in excess of 28k electricity consumers in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline.

Tomorrow was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued thunderstorm potential predicted across various areas of both regions.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities warned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the region.