🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Experiencing Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Weather Systems Around twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland woke up experiencing outages on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms swept through the region, generating wind gusts hitting 109km/h. Massive Ice Stones and Widespread Destruction Residents reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities announced that various areas across the state had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation. This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system! Response teams were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews working to address the extensive power failures. Victorian Storm Challenges Meanwhile, approximately one thousand energy customers in the southern state also experienced power outages after Melbourne experienced its wettest day in 18 months. State Emergency Services received over five hundred requests for assistance across the area, primarily for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation. Most Affected Areas Werribee - saw substantial weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance At one point on yesterday, over twenty-eight thousand power users in Victoria were lacking electricity. Meteorological Predictions Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of eastern Queensland this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas. Tuesday was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued thunderstorm potential predicted across various areas of both areas. Medical Alert Public health experts alerted that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, specifically given the current weather patterns. This alert comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.