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Nearly 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms passed over the state, generating powerful gusts hitting 109km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Damage

Homeowners observed giant hailstones measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.

Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our network!

Emergency crews were working to restore energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.

Southern State's Weather Woes

Simultaneously, around 1,000 residents in Victoria also experienced power outages after the capital city recorded its most precipitation in 18 months.

State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 calls for help across the region, mainly for property damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Regions

• The Werribee area - experienced considerable destruction
• Hoppers Crossing - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham area - over 175 help reports

During the peak on the previous day, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.

Weather Forecast

Damp conditions were forecast to persist along much of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coast.

Tuesday was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity predicted across various areas of both areas.

Medical Alert

Medical authorities cautioned that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the area.