Destructive Thunderstorms Impact South-East Queensland

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Published: 2026-10-27
Category: weather
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (Australia)
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South-east Queensland, Australia, was impacted by severe thunderstorms, including a supercell, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstones up to 7 cm. The storms caused significant disruption, leading to power outages for over 1,000 homes, road damage, and a lightning strike affecting a Brisbane Airport runway. The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings for the region.

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