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Nearly 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast woke up lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the area, producing strong winds topping 109km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Broad Destruction

Locals reported giant hailstones as large as 7 centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Emergency crews were working to restore electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units working to address the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, nearly one thousand residents in the southern state also experienced energy failures after the metropolitan area recorded its wettest day in 18 months.

State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the state, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Hardest Hit Regions

• The Werribee area - recorded substantial destruction
• Hoppers Crossing - various assistance requests
• Wyndham - 179 help reports

During the peak on Sunday, over 28,000 energy customers in the state were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential predicted across multiple regions of both areas.

Health Warning

Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after previous incidents where analogous circumstances led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.