Brisbane Hit by Giant Hail and Fierce Storms
Hey everyone, here’s what’s been happening in south-east Queensland—Brisbane and surrounding areas have just been battered by some intense weather. Giant hail, heavy rain, and destructive winds have swept across the region, leaving thousands of residents without power and causing significant damage.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday afternoon, stretching from the New South Wales border all the way up to the Sunshine Coast and the Wide Bay. The storms were particularly violent in some suburbs. Ferny Hills in the Moreton Bay region and Manly on Brisbane’s bayside reported hailstones as large as 11 centimeters, and on the Gold Coast, hail up to 9 centimeters in diameter was observed. In Cornubia, in Logan, giant hail pounded homes and cars, while in Tamrookum, Coombabah, and Mount Tamborine, hailstones measuring between 6 and 8 centimeters were recorded.
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The winds were also fierce. At Brisbane Airport, gusts of 107 kilometers per hour were recorded, and Maroochydore saw winds reaching 100 kilometers per hour. People like Neil McIntosh in Coolum had close calls, narrowly avoiding injury when a tree fell near his car. Other suburbs, like Canungra in the Scenic Rim, reported “steady streams” of hail and lightning striking nearby ranges, making the storm even more dangerous. On Bribie Island, the roof of a house was ripped off by the winds.
The power infrastructure was heavily affected. More than 150,000 customers across south-east Queensland lost power, with the hardest-hit areas including Moreton Bay, Ipswich, and the Sunshine Coast. Over 600 powerlines were reported down, and Energex staff asked residents to report any fallen lines for safety. Justin Coomber from Energex noted that roughly 525,000 lightning strikes had been recorded during the storm, which is more than double what was seen across the region the day before.
Flights at Brisbane Airport were temporarily halted, and the State Emergency Service received around 1,000 calls for assistance as trees were uprooted, roofs were damaged, and roads became hazardous. Social media has been flooded with images of massive hailstones, some larger than 8 centimeters, landing in suburbs like Logan and Wellington Point.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that the storms aren’t over. More severe weather, including large hail, heavy rain, and damaging winds, is expected to continue across south-east Queensland and into north-east New South Wales on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the northern parts of the state are also facing a heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-40s in the coming days.
So, Brisbane and surrounding areas are still in the midst of a very intense weather situation—giant hail, fierce winds, power outages, and ongoing thunderstorms. It’s a stark reminder to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow local safety advice as these storms continue to move through the region.
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