Severe storms dump hail across south-east Queensland
Severe storms brought heavy hail to Queensland on Monday night.
Vision from Maryborough on Monday night shows built-up hail accumulating in chunks across a road. The Sunshine Coast recorded more than 50 millimetres of rain in just 30 minutes at Cooroy.
A Hervey Bay resident reported his front lawn was "covered with golf balls" of hail. As of 9pm a severe thunderstorm warning remained in place for the Central Highlands, Coalfields, Wide Bay, Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
Senior forecaster Angus Hines warned the storms could bring significant damage, including large hail, wind gusts and flash flooding. On Tuesday, the bureau forecast very dangerous storm cells, with the potential for one or two brief tornadoes.
- 50 millimetres at Cooroy
- Rainfall in 30 minutes
- Golf balls
- Hail size reported
- 1 or 2 brief ones
- Potential tornadoes Tuesday
Why it mattersCommunities need to prepare for severe weather that could damage homes, flood roads, and create dangerous conditions.
AustraliaSouth-east Queensland and northern NSW residents should expect hazardous weather Tuesday; property damage and travel disruption are likely.
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