Dangerous storms smash parts of south-east Queensland
Golf ball-sized hailstones have fallen in parts of south-east Queensland as a dangerous supercell tore through on Tuesday afternoon.
The storms swept through multiple regions including the Gold Coast, where residents took to social media to post videos of their backyards filled with thick hail that resembled snow.
Queensland residents took to social media to post videos of their backyards filled with thick hail which resembled snow. Supplied
Ice nuggets measured up to 7 centimetres and hammered cars in the suburb of Mudgeeraba.
As the storm swept over Ipswich, suburbs were transformed into a sea of white.
Augustine Heights and Redbank Plains were left unrecognisable after the weather event.
The onslaught lasted for just minutes and left more than 1000 homes across without power.
Ice nuggets measured up to seven centimetres and hammered cars in the suburb of Mudgeeraba. Supplied
The same supercell also swept over Brisbane Airport with the western runway struck by lightning shortly before 3pm.
The runway remained closed at 6pm as engineers assessed the damage and determined how best to repair it.
A Brisbane Airport spokesperson said runway repairs would be completed overnight and the runway would be operational by Wednesday morning.
Passengers are being warned to expect delays.
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