7-centimetre hailstones pummel south-east Queensland, knocking out power
A dangerous supercell dropped 7cm hail across Gold Coast and Ipswich on Tuesday, cutting power to more than 1000 homes.
Golf ball-sized hailstones measuring up to 7 centimetres fell across south-east Queensland on Tuesday afternoon as a supercell tore through the region. The Gold Coast, Ipswich, Augustine Heights and Redbank Plains were hardest hit, with hail blanketing streets and smashing cars.
More than 1000 homes lost power during the brief but intense storm. Brisbane Airport's western runway was struck by lightning around 3pm and remained closed for assessment.
The airport confirmed repairs would be completed overnight and the runway would reopen Wednesday morning.
- 7 centimetres
- Hailstone size
- More than 1000
- Homes without power
- Brisbane Airport western runway
- Runway struck
Why it mattersSevere hail and lightning pose risks to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure across a major population centre.
AustraliaResidents across SE Queensland faced power outages and vehicle damage; air travel disrupted at Brisbane's main airport.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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