Supercell thunderstorms hit Queensland, 37 000 without power

Supercell thunderstorms hit Queensland, 37 000 without power
https://watchers.news/2016/12/03/supercell-storm-queensland-december-3-2016/

Another severe storm pounded Queensland on December 3, 2016, producing large hail and major damage. Tens of thousands of homes reported power loss while numerous flights have been delayed.

A system of supercells hit Brisbane on the afternoon of December 3 (local time). The first system started spreading over the New South Wales and lasted for about two hours. The Gold Coast beaches were closed due to severe weather conditions.
"We have some top end supercell thunderstorms and we have reports of roofs removed at Gatton, swift water rescues at Salisbury in Brisbane," Sam Campbell, Senior Bureau of Meteorology forecaster said.

According to the eyewitnesses, the weather system was accompanied by intense lightning strikes which also caused flight delays at Brisbane airport.

Queensland Ambulance reported that one teenager was struck by lightning at Allora on the Darling Downs while he was holding a metal door in the front section of the house. It is unknown how serious his injuries are, ABC reports.

Firefighters said one home had been struck by lightning causing a house fire at Russell Island off Brisbane.

More than 37 000 homes lost power. In the evening hours, another system of severe storms coming from the east spread over Brisbane.