🔗 Share this article Thousands Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Weather Systems Around twenty-five thousand homes in Queensland's southeast woke up experiencing outages on Monday morning after intense storm systems swept through the area, bringing strong winds reaching 109km/h. Large Hailstones and Extensive Destruction Locals witnessed giant hailstones measuring up to 7 centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that various areas across the state had been affected by large hailstones. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our power system! Emergency crews were working to restore power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units deployed to address the widespread outages. Southern State's Weather Woes Simultaneously, around 1,000 households in Victoria also experienced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its wettest day in 18 months. State Emergency Services handled 598 calls for help across the area, mostly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and water accumulation. Hardest Hit Areas The Werribee area - saw substantial weather impact Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports Wyndham region - nearly 180 help reports At the height on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand energy customers in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Damp conditions were forecast to persist along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. Tuesday was forecast to be the most rainy day, with continued storm activity predicted across various areas of both states. Medical Alert Public health experts warned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.