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Approximately 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast found themselves without power on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms impacted the region, producing wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Broad Destruction

Residents witnessed substantial frozen pellets as large as seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing power throughout the impacted areas, with dozens of response units activated to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 residents in the southern state also faced power outages after Melbourne recorded its most precipitation in a year and a half.

Emergency response teams handled 598 calls for help across the region, mostly for property damage but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Impacted Areas

• The Werribee area - saw substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing area - various rescue reports
• Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance

During the peak on Sunday, in excess of 28k electricity consumers in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Moist weather were predicted to continue along large portions of eastern Queensland this week as a weather pattern continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued severe weather risk predicted across multiple regions of both areas.

Safety Concern

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

This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the state.