🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland were left experiencing outages on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms swept through the state, producing powerful gusts hitting 109km/h. Massive Hailstones and Widespread Impact Homeowners observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of seven centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities confirmed that different parts across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our infrastructure! Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews deployed to manage the extensive power failures. Victoria's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 households in Victoria also encountered power outages after Melbourne experienced its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. State Emergency Services handled nearly 600 emergency reports across the state, mostly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Areas Werribee - experienced substantial destruction Hoppers Crossing area - various assistance requests Wyndham area - nearly 180 calls for assistance During the peak on Sunday, over 28,000 power users in Victoria were without power. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of eastern Queensland this week as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas. Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with continued thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both regions. Medical Alert Health officials alerted that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the area.