Energex crews are still working to restore power to around fifteen hundred homes in Logan after a supercell thunderstorm tore through the region late yesterday afternoon.
At the height of the storm more than 23,000 homes lost power, roofs were torn off homes and trees were brought down by the strong winds.
S.E.S crews were sent to 35 jobs in the region and Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains were delayed for up to an hour due to debris on the tracks at Woodridge.
The suburb was the worst affected, with more than 3,500 homes without power, followed by Rochedale South and Underwood.
In a social media post Woodridge State High School says it’s experienced extensive storm damage including to power and phone lines”.
“While we will be operating as normal tomorrow, Wednesday 2 February, open for vulnerable students and students of essential workers, please be aware it will take some time to assess and repair damage.”
The Bureau of Meteorology says the freak storm formed as a result of the scorching temperatures and high humidity in the south-east, as well as a strong sea breeze.
