Severe Storms and Supercells Forecast for Parts of Queensland and New South Wales

Severe storms and potential supercells are forecast to impact parts of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales following a night of severe weather that brought large hailstones to the region. A trough situated over southern inland Queensland triggered a line of severe storms during the morning.

Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Jonathon How stated that the atmosphere remains highly unstable, pointing to a significant storm day extending from the New South Wales south coast to Queensland's Fraser Coast. Overnight, hail measuring up to 10 centimetres fell at Bidwill on the Fraser Coast, while footage from Maryborough recorded hail banking up across local roads.

Authorities warned that the expected conditions could include destructive wind gusts exceeding 125 kilometres an hour, capable of downing trees and damaging property. Forecasters also indicated that giant hail could cause substantial damage to vehicles, alongside the risk of flash flooding and heavy rainfall.

The Bureau of Meteorology advised that areas including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and the inland Darling Downs face risks from the weather system. Residents across south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales have been urged to monitor weather radars and official warnings as conditions develop through the late morning and afternoon.