Overview
- The storm formed near the NSW–Queensland border and moved north, delivering destructive winds and hail up to about 5 cm in Ipswich, Caboolture and Samford, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
- Power outages peaked at roughly 4,800 about 9:45pm Saturday after lines were brought down by the severe weather.
- By Sunday morning only a small number of customers were still without electricity, with reports ranging from 73 to 123 as Energex worked on repairs.
- The Bureau of Meteorology upgraded heat conditions to a severe heatwave southwest of Mount Isa from Sunday to Wednesday.
- Forecasts point to surging temperatures across Queensland, New South Wales and parts of South Australia, including mid‑30s for Brisbane and up to 45C in inland SA.