Copped a big storm here last night

[Redneck]

Power off for over 8 hours, trees down everywhere

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-03/ ... /100736752

Hail and strong winds damage cars and homes in Canberra as thousands lose power

A severe thunderstorm that swept across Canberra late on Monday afternoon has left thousands without power and caused damage to homes and cars.

Large hailstones and strong winds caused damage to homes and toppled trees, with reports of cars crushed in multiple locations.

The ACT State Emergency Service said it received 436 calls for help, adding its staff and volunteers worked throughout the night in response.

As of 6:30am this morning, more than half of these requests remained outstanding.

Power provider EvoEnergy said more than 16,000 homes were without electricity "across most of Belconnen", and called for patience as it sent crews out to repair downed power lines.

"Our crews are busy conducting repairs, and we ask for your patience as we’re inundated with reports," the business said on Twitter.

[Bobby]

Wow - that car is not damaged - it's written off.

[Redneck]

Wow - that car is not damaged - it's written off.

Yeah another one around the corner from my place.

Spent yesterday cleaning up, including cutting up a big branch broken off one of my trees, fortunately missed the house.

[Jovial Monk]

Big trees near a house, branches overhanging a house—big danger with storms and with bush fires.

[Trevor P]

That makes me so glad the car is in a garage under the house...insured of course but id rather not write off a 140k car with only 5000km on it!

[Jovial Monk]

My car is worth $140 and has 150,000Km on the clock

[Redneck]

FMD another storm now , lets hope this one is less severe!