🔗 Share this article Thousands Left Without Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland woke up without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the area, bringing powerful gusts hitting 109km/h. Large Hailstones and Extensive Destruction Homeowners reported substantial frozen pellets measuring up to 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts confirmed that various areas across the state had been affected by significant hail. This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system! Emergency crews were working to restore power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to handle the extensive power failures. Victorian Storm Challenges Simultaneously, around 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also encountered power outages after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in a year and a half. State Emergency Services handled nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding. Most Affected Locations Werribee region - recorded significant storm damage Hoppers Crossing - various assistance requests Wyndham region - nearly 180 emergency requests At the height on yesterday, over 28k power users in the state were experiencing outages. Climate Outlook 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 coastal areas. Tomorrow was forecast to be the most rainy day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential anticipated across different parts of both states. Medical Alert Health officials cautioned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions. This alert comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the region.