31 October 2025
Storm warning: be prepared for power outages
After last weekend’s severe weather brought cyclonic winds, cricket ball-sized hail, and more than 265,000 lightning strikes to parts of the state, we are urging Queenslanders potentially in the firing line to prepare their households and properties for further storms forecast for this weekend.
Common backyard items like trampolines and outdoor furniture can become dangerous projectiles in a storm, so check your yard and safely secure or stow any loose items to prevent network damage, prolonged power outages and injuries to people or pets.
As with any severe weather event, power interruptions are possible and preparing in advance can help reduce inconvenience:
- Charge essential devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, and portable battery packs before storms hit.
- Prepare an emergency kit with torches, a battery-powered radio, spare batteries, long-life food, drinking water, and ensure BBQ gas bottles are filled.
If you lose power while cooking with an electric oven or cooktop, switch it off to prevent it from being re-energised when supply is restored and possibly unattended.
If you see a fallen powerline, treat it as live. Stay at least 10 metres away and call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Read more on how to stay safe in severe weather.