Severe storms and large hail hit south-east Queensland as warnings remain in place
Dangerous thunderstorms swept across south-east Queensland on Monday night, bringing large hail, heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding to several communities. The storms affected areas from north of Maryborough to northern New South Wales, with hail reported on roads in Maryborough and heavy rainfall recorded further south. Warnings remained in place late on Monday for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, and the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.The Bureau of Meteorology said more than 50 millimetres of rain fell in 30 minutes at Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, underlining the intensity of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:35 LONDON
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Tornado-like storm damages roofs and trees near Yass in New South Wales
A violent tornado-like storm has caused significant damage in the Good Hope area near Yass in New South Wales' Southern Tablelands. The system struck on Saturday afternoon, ripping roofs from buildings, toppling trees and leaving residents facing a lengthy clean-up. No injuries have been reported so far.Officials said the storm ripped off six roofs and damaged the roofs of 10 other buildings. Golf-ball-sized hail and strong winds also hit the small rural community, about 12 kilometres outside Yass. Strong winds initially blocked road access to the area, adding to the disruption for residents and emergency crews.The New South Wales State... [Continue Reading]
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