Queensland storms forecast again, but now there’s a risk of fires

South-East Queensland could see a third consecutive day of storms, after a number of “intense cells” battered parts of the region again yesterday.

Persistent heavy rain, strong winds and damaging hail cut power to more than 5,000 homes and caused flash flooding in some areas.

As the storms swept through, more than 80,000 lightning strikes were recorded by Energex and 18 power lines were torn down.

Senior Meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said the system was lingering today and may bring another wave of wild weather.  

“It’s very coastal at the moment but it could bring a chance of some shower and…