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Severe thunderstorms hit South East Queensland, including Brisbane, on Wednesday, leaving nearly 80,000 homes and businesses without power. The storms brought heavy rain, wind gusts up to 96km/h, and large hail. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of continued severe thunderstorms in central and South East Queensland, as well as north-east and eastern parts of New South Wales on Thursday. The storms caused significant damage, with fallen trees blocking roads and damaging properties. Emergency services responded to over 320 requests for assistance, with the majority in Logan City. Six schools were closed due to storm damage. The Bureau of Meteorology forecast a brief pause in thunderstorm activity on Friday, but warned of a resurgence over the weekend.
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