Balanced News: Giant hail as storm strikes Gold Coast

A supercell thunderstorm struck the Gold Coast in Queensland, causing giant hail and heavy rain. The storm was caused by a trough crossing the region and combined with extremely warm air from the ongoing heatwave. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the northern Gold Coast area. Locals captured images of hail, some reporting it to be “tennis-ball sized.” Despite the dangerous nature of the storm, there have been no reports of property damage at this time.