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Teenager reportedly struck by lightning as thousands lose power in Queensland storms Teenager reportedly struck by lightning as thousands lose power in Queensland storms Teenager reportedly struck by lightning as thousands lose power in Queensland storms
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A teenager has reportedly been struck by lightning during thunderstorms in Queensland’s south-east.A teenager has reportedly been struck by lightning during thunderstorms in Queensland’s south-east.
Queensland Ambulance said the teenager was struck by lightning at Allora on the Darling Downs while holding a metal door in the front section of the house. It is unknown how serious his injuries are.Queensland Ambulance said the teenager was struck by lightning at Allora on the Darling Downs while holding a metal door in the front section of the house. It is unknown how serious his injuries are.
Senior Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Sam Campbell told the ABC several supercell storms moved into Queensland from New South Wales late on Saturday, causing hail and major damage along the way.Senior Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Sam Campbell told the ABC several supercell storms moved into Queensland from New South Wales late on Saturday, causing hail and major damage along the way.
Storm hits south-east QLD as inland swelters in heatwave. @Christyjohns #sun7 https://t.co/rFKlMcfzP9Storm hits south-east QLD as inland swelters in heatwave. @Christyjohns #sun7 https://t.co/rFKlMcfzP9
CBD & s'thn suburbs under immediate threat from a Very Dangerous storm. Large hail, heavy rain, destructive winds. https://t.co/FBmpsInT9o pic.twitter.com/tbrn4VwTbrCBD & s'thn suburbs under immediate threat from a Very Dangerous storm. Large hail, heavy rain, destructive winds. https://t.co/FBmpsInT9o pic.twitter.com/tbrn4VwTbr
Are we blaming #renewables for power outages?:Teen struck by lightning as storm cell hits Queensland https://t.co/kMyA4lOFT7 via @ABCNewsAre we blaming #renewables for power outages?:Teen struck by lightning as storm cell hits Queensland https://t.co/kMyA4lOFT7 via @ABCNews
“We have reports of roofs removed at Gatton, swift water rescues at Salisbury in Brisbane,” he said. “We have another line of significant storms moving in from the west moving into the Brisbane.”“We have reports of roofs removed at Gatton, swift water rescues at Salisbury in Brisbane,” he said. “We have another line of significant storms moving in from the west moving into the Brisbane.”
The first storm hit Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane airport, Nudgee, Samford and Albany Creek about 5.25pm, before moving north-east to waters off Bribie Island. Another storm cell hit Boonah, Laidley, Gatton, Esk’s west and south-west, Burpengary and Brighton about 5.50pm.The first storm hit Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane airport, Nudgee, Samford and Albany Creek about 5.25pm, before moving north-east to waters off Bribie Island. Another storm cell hit Boonah, Laidley, Gatton, Esk’s west and south-west, Burpengary and Brighton about 5.50pm.
Cells then hit Caboolture, Kilcoy and Kingaroy north-west of Brisbane after 7pm, moving to Maroochydore and Caloundra on the way to Gympie.Cells then hit Caboolture, Kilcoy and Kingaroy north-west of Brisbane after 7pm, moving to Maroochydore and Caloundra on the way to Gympie.
The number of Energex customers without power exceeded than 37,000, including 3,400 in Ipswich and 1,600 in Logan, 1,600 in Brisbane’s CBD, 1,200 in the Scenic Rim and more than 1,300 across the Lockyer Valley.The number of Energex customers without power exceeded than 37,000, including 3,400 in Ipswich and 1,600 in Logan, 1,600 in Brisbane’s CBD, 1,200 in the Scenic Rim and more than 1,300 across the Lockyer Valley.
Parts of Queensland are expected to swelter again on Sunday, as a heatwave continues to hold most of central and southern Queensland in its grip. However south-east Queensland is again expected to be spared the full brunt of the system, due to sea breezes.Parts of Queensland are expected to swelter again on Sunday, as a heatwave continues to hold most of central and southern Queensland in its grip. However south-east Queensland is again expected to be spared the full brunt of the system, due to sea breezes.
Birdsville topped 44C on Saturday afternoon, while Roma got above 43C and other parts of the state sweltered around 40C.Birdsville topped 44C on Saturday afternoon, while Roma got above 43C and other parts of the state sweltered around 40C.
Weather bureau forecaster Dean Narramore said Sunday would continue the heatwave.Weather bureau forecaster Dean Narramore said Sunday would continue the heatwave.
“Sea breezes will probably save us on the coast, we’ll get around 30C or 31C on the coast, but once we move inland, again we’re looking at those high 30s to low-to-mid 40s across much of the inland region.“Sea breezes will probably save us on the coast, we’ll get around 30C or 31C on the coast, but once we move inland, again we’re looking at those high 30s to low-to-mid 40s across much of the inland region.
“It’ll be same again on Monday ... they’ll probably have to wait another four or five days of 40-degree heat but we should see some relief across most of the state hopefully by the end of next week.”“It’ll be same again on Monday ... they’ll probably have to wait another four or five days of 40-degree heat but we should see some relief across most of the state hopefully by the end of next week.”
Authorities were bracing for a day of high fire danger across South Australia on Sunday with high temperatures, rising winds and thunderstorms forecast.Authorities were bracing for a day of high fire danger across South Australia on Sunday with high temperatures, rising winds and thunderstorms forecast.
The Country Fire Service had declared severe conditions in eight districts on Sunday from the West Coast to the Riverland.The Country Fire Service had declared severe conditions in eight districts on Sunday from the West Coast to the Riverland.
It has urged people in fire risk areas to consider their bushfire survival plans and farmers harvesting should consider putting their work on hold.It has urged people in fire risk areas to consider their bushfire survival plans and farmers harvesting should consider putting their work on hold.
The Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures will hit the mid to high 30s across most districts while Moomba, in the state’s north, will have a sweltering top of 44C.The Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures will hit the mid to high 30s across most districts while Moomba, in the state’s north, will have a sweltering top of 44C.
Adelaide is headed for a forecast top of 34 as north-westerly winds increase to about 45 km/h during the morning ahead of a cold front shifting winds to the southwest during the afternoon.Adelaide is headed for a forecast top of 34 as north-westerly winds increase to about 45 km/h during the morning ahead of a cold front shifting winds to the southwest during the afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms will extend from the west during the day.Showers and thunderstorms will extend from the west during the day.
In Victoria, a total fire ban had been declared for the Mallee region on Sunday, with temperatures set to approach 40C.In Victoria, a total fire ban had been declared for the Mallee region on Sunday, with temperatures set to approach 40C.
Mildura is headed for a forecast top of 37C while Swan Hill will sweat through a high of 40C as the region also faces high winds before a predicted late shower or two.Mildura is headed for a forecast top of 37C while Swan Hill will sweat through a high of 40C as the region also faces high winds before a predicted late shower or two.