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Nearly 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland were left lacking electricity on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms passed over the state, producing powerful gusts topping 109km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Destruction

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that multiple regions across Queensland had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our network!

Emergency crews were working to restore electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams activated to address the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Weather Woes

Meanwhile, around 1,000 households in the southern state also encountered energy failures after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in over 500 days.

Rescue organizations received over five hundred emergency reports across the region, mostly for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Affected Areas

• The Werribee area - saw considerable weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous assistance requests
• Wyndham region - over 175 help reports

At one point on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were without power.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a weather pattern continued to attract humidity against the coast.

Tomorrow was expected to become the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both areas.

Safety Concern

Health officials warned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the current weather patterns.

This warning comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the state.