Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Weather Systems
Approximately 25,000 households in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms passed over the state, bringing powerful gusts topping 109km/h.
Massive Ice Stones and Broad Damage
Locals reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that different parts across the state had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.
The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our power system!
Utility workers were working to restore power throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.
Victoria's Storm Challenges
Meanwhile, around 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also experienced electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half.
Rescue organizations responded to nearly 600 emergency reports across the state, mostly for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.
Most Affected Locations
- Werribee - recorded considerable weather impact
- Hoppers Crossing suburb - various assistance requests
- Wyndham area - over 175 emergency requests
At one point on Sunday, over 28,000 power users in the state were without power.
Climate Outlook
Damp conditions were forecast to persist along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.
Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across multiple regions of both areas.
Health Warning
Medical authorities cautioned that there was an increased chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, specifically given the current weather patterns.
This warning comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.