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Approximately 25,000 homes in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the area, generating wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h.

Massive Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Damage

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across the state had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation.

This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were working to restore energy supply throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews activated to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 residents in the southern state also experienced power outages after Melbourne recorded its most precipitation in 18 months.

Emergency response teams received 598 emergency reports across the state, mainly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Hardest Hit Locations

• Werribee - recorded significant weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - over 175 emergency requests

During the peak on yesterday, more than 28,000 energy customers in the state were without power.

Weather Forecast

Moist weather were expected to linger along significant areas of Queensland's east this week as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coast.

The following day was expected to become the heaviest precipitation period, with continued severe weather risk predicted across different parts of both regions.

Medical Alert

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

This alert comes after previous incidents where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the region.