A wild storm has hit components of south-east Queensland this afternoon, leaving 1000's with out energy.
It is the newest climate occasion to wreak havoc within the state in 24 hours, fuelled by a extreme heatwave impacting Brisbane metropolis and surrounding areas.
In Logan, already battered by final night time's super-cell storm that ripped bushes from the bottom and destroyed a number of roofs, 1500 are with out energy.
In Samford, south of Brisbane, an aged driver escaped her upturned automobile unscathed, after sliding and crashing off the street as a result of moist circumstances.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the south-east of the state to be on storm alert for the remainder of the night.
A extreme thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Beaudesert area, south of Brisbane, and one other for Hervey Bay additional north.
The storms are headed east prompting warnings of heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts.
In Brisbane, 1000's are with out energy in Ferny Grove, Mitchelton and Keppera after the storm hit this afternoon.
A number of site visitors lights stay down on the northern facet of town, posing a danger to drivers.
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John Ravlic, from the Brisbane suburb of Karawatha, has been with out electrical energy and water since yesterday afternoon, and has been compelled to search out other ways to battle the humidity.
"No cellphone, no web, no electrical energy in any respect so just about nothing in any respect," he stated.
Dusk is offering little respite for residents with out working followers or air-conditioning. Temperatures are solely dipping to 25C at their lowest, with the warmth trapped by 86 per cent humidity.
Meteorologist Harry Clark stated the oppressive circumstances have precipitated temperatures to really feel hotter than what's forecast.
"With the humidity, it felt way more just like the low 30s for a lot of the night time, so very uncomfortable sleep for a lot of within the south-east," he stated.
Vitality demand in Queensland is predicted to double this night at 10,000 megawatts statewide, with some fearing the system is not going to cope.
Paul Simshauser from Powerlink stated widespread energy outages would doubtless be prevented tonight, however urged residents to modify off electrical shops the place they'll.
"We aren't anticipating any provide interruptions and we consider now we have simply sufficient capability to cope with the night peak," Mr Simshauser stated
"We do have 4 giant mills off on emergency upkeep proper now in order that's put somewhat little bit of pressure on the availability."
Whereas the warmth is prone to ease tomorrow, the Bureau of Meteorology stated extra extreme thunderstorms are doubtless all through Thursday.
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Heavy rainfall is prone to trigger localised flash flooding.