A powerful heavy storm has swept across large parts of Queensland, causing widespread destruction, major power outages, and injuries. The severe weather intensified on Monday evening, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and giant hailstones up to 11 cm in size. More than 150,000 homes lost power, with over 600 powerlines damaged across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, and the Sunshine Coast. Roads were blocked by fallen trees, and several homes suffered roof damage. In Loganlea, emergency crews rescued residents after a roof was torn off, while Toowoomba reported collapsed powerlines and wi

A powerful heavy storm has swept across large parts of Queensland, causing widespread destruction, major power outages, and injuries. The severe weather intensified on Monday evening, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and giant hailstones up to 11 cm in size. More than 150,000 homes lost power, with over 600 powerlines damaged across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, and the Sunshine Coast. Roads were blocked by fallen trees, and several homes suffered roof damage. In Loganlea, emergency crews rescued residents after a roof was torn off, while Toowoomba reported collapsed powerlines and widespread infrastructure damage. Emergency services received hundreds of calls for help as residents were injured by large hail and flying debris. More than 500,000 lightning strikes were recorded, and flights at Brisbane Airport were temporarily halted. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that the storm threat is ongoing, with risks of more damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. Authorities are urging people to stay indoors, avoid damaged areas, and report fallen powerlines immediately. Recovery crews continue working around the clock to restore power, clear roads, and support affected communities.

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