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Nearly 25,000 homes in south-east Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday morning after intense storm systems passed over the state, bringing powerful gusts hitting over 100 km/h.

Substantial Ice Stones and Broad Impact

Homeowners observed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across the state had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our network!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units working to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, around one thousand residents in the southern state also encountered energy failures after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in 18 months.

Rescue organizations received nearly 600 calls for help across the state, mainly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.

Most Impacted Regions

• The Werribee area - experienced significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - various assistance requests
• Wyndham area - 179 emergency requests

At the height on yesterday, in excess of 28k energy customers in the state were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was expected to become the most rainy day, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both states.

Safety Concern

Health officials warned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the current weather patterns.

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