Overview
- The Bureau of Meteorology warned Saturday would be one of the riskiest days this year for severe storms, with hit-and-miss cells across the south-east.
- Hail up to 9 centimetres was reported at Pratten on the Southern Downs, smashing roofs, cars and windscreens.
- Nine people were treated for hail injuries at Esk State School’s anniversary event, with several transported to hospital, according to paramedics.
- The State Emergency Service recorded about 300 requests for assistance, mostly for damaged or leaking roofs, broken windows and fallen trees, and it cited reports of entire roofs torn off in western areas.
- By Sunday morning providers still listed roughly 2,500–2,600 customers without power, no severe storm warnings were current, and hot, humid conditions persisted.