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Around twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland were left without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems passed over the state, producing powerful gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Ice Stones and Broad Damage

Locals observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of seven centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

Today's weather system has heavily impacted our infrastructure!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units activated to manage the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

At the same time, nearly one thousand energy customers in the southern state also faced power outages after the metropolitan area recorded its most precipitation in over 500 days.

State Emergency Services handled nearly 600 requests for assistance across the state, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation.

Most Impacted Regions

• The Werribee area - recorded substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing - various emergency calls
• Wyndham region - over 175 help reports

At the height on yesterday, in excess of twenty-eight thousand power users in Victoria were without power.

Climate Outlook

Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing storm activity expected across different parts of both regions.

Medical Alert

Public health experts alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, especially given the current weather patterns.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the area.