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Around 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after powerful weather events passed over the region, bringing strong winds topping over 100 km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Broad Damage

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets as large as seven centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were working to restore power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Weather Woes

At the same time, approximately one thousand households in Victoria also experienced electricity disruptions after the capital city saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

Emergency response teams received over five hundred calls for help across the state, mainly for property damage but also for fallen timber and water accumulation.

Hardest Hit Regions

• Werribee - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham region - nearly 180 calls for assistance

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

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coast.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both states.

Medical Alert

Public health experts warned that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions.

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