Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Queensland

Queensland faces another day of heavy rain and hail as emergency services respond to multiple incidents.

Intense storms have battered Queensland, leading to collapsed ceilings and hail accumulation resembling snow in Morayfield.
The Bureau of Meteorology recorded hailstones up to 7cm in diameter in the Maranoa region and significant rainfall across southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.
Emergency services have responded to numerous calls, with localized flash flooding reported on the Gold Coast, particularly in Mudgeeraba.
Weather conditions are expected to improve, with a decrease in storm intensity, but showers may persist into the morning.
Authorities continue to monitor severe thunderstorm warnings for South Burnett and Gympie, with risks of large hail and damaging winds.