Massive Storms Leave 90,000 Homes in Darkness on Bribie Island
Yesterday, south-east Queensland was hit by an intense storm that left chaos in its wake, and as of now, about 90,000 households remain without power. The region was battered by giant hailstones, destructive winds, and lightning, forcing emergency crews into action across multiple suburbs. Bribie Island, in particular, suffered significant damage, with many homes affected and some residents evacuated after roofs were ripped off by the fierce gusts.
The worst of the power outages were reported in Moreton Bay, where roughly 51,000 households were left in the dark. On the Sunshine Coast, around 13,000 homes lost electricity, while Noosa recorded 9,000 affected households. Ipswich, Gympie, and Brisbane also faced widespread disruptions. Energex crews worked through the night, with additional teams deployed to restore power as quickly as possible. Despite these efforts, around 600 powerlines were reported down, alongside broken poles and damaged equipment, illustrating the scale of the storm’s destruction.
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Storm cells swept across the area during the afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall, wind gusts of 90 to 100 kilometres per hour, and hailstones up to 14 centimetres in diameter—the largest recorded in Chandler, south-east of Brisbane’s CBD. Residents in Mitchelton reported hailstones as big as their hands, and windows were shattered in suburbs like Keperra. Trees were uprooted, pergolas were destroyed, and vehicles were damaged as the storm tore through the landscape.
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that rainfall totals reached up to 79 millimetres on Moreton Island and 77 millimetres at Boondall, just north of Brisbane. Across the broader region, about 161,000 properties experienced power disruptions. Flights and train services were also affected, leaving transport networks in disarray. The SES responded to over 2,000 calls for assistance, highlighting the scale of the emergency response.
Officials have warned that the weather is far from over. As temperatures climb into the low to mid-30s along the coast and mid to high 30s inland, more severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep through south-east Queensland today. Residents are being urged to prepare for further heavy rain, damaging winds, and potential hail as conditions remain unstable.
For communities still grappling with the aftermath, the focus remains on recovery and staying safe. Emergency crews continue to work tirelessly to restore power and clear debris, while residents brace for the next round of severe weather in what has been described as an unusually volatile storm season.
The storms are a stark reminder of the unpredictable and extreme weather Queensland faces, and authorities are urging everyone to stay alert and follow safety instructions as the region continues to battle the impacts of this powerful superstorm.
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