November 1st 2024.
A breathtaking scene unfolded in Brisbane this afternoon as a ferocious storm swept through the city, captured in an incredible video that showed a gustnado tearing through the Brisbane River. The vortex was a frightening sight, bearing a striking resemblance to a tornado and causing quite a stir amongst onlookers.
The storm's powerful winds left little time for those caught in the open to seek shelter as the gustnado skimmed across the river, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The situation was made even more alarming by the fact that the US National Weather Service classifies gustnados as small whirlwinds that can form during thunderstorms.
The storm first formed in Boonah earlier in the day before making its way northeast, bringing with it wild winds and hailstones up to six centimetres in size. The south-east suburbs were hit particularly hard, with the hail blanketing backyards and roads and forcing residents to run for cover. At Kangaroo Point, a massive tree was uprooted by the storm's force and came crashing down, while several other trees were stripped of their branches.
The wild weather also caused disruptions to air travel, with domestic and international flights in and out of Brisbane airports experiencing delays. As the extent of the damage across the south-east is still being assessed, authorities are warning that this may not be the last of the violent weather as we enter the high-risk season.
Shane Chelepy, the State Disaster Coordinator, stressed the importance of being prepared for such disasters, especially given that Queensland is the most disaster-prone state in Australia. With the potential for more severe weather in the future, it is crucial for us to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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