A massive storm is hitting southeast Queensland, delaying several flights from Brisbane at the busiest time of year.
A car was reportedly struck by a bolt of lightning in the city's north and golf ball-sized hail was reported in Tara, about 300km west of Brisbane.
Gold Coast residents have lost all TV and radio broadcast signals after the transmitter on Mount Tamborine went dark on Saturday morning.
The transmitter was powered by backup generators after massive storms on Christmas Day.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned on Saturday that “several waves of thunderstorms” would cause extensive damage near Brisbane.
“Likely a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding,” the Bureau predicted.
“Light winds will become northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon, then become light in the evening.”
Several flights at Brisbane Airport (above) have been delayed due to a massive storm in the area
Tara, about 300km west of Brisbane, saw golf ball-sized hail (above) on Saturday morning after a 'several thunderstorms' warning from the Bureau of Meteorology
The poor conditions have already delayed a number of flights from Brisbane Airport.
One traveler posted a grim picture of the storm, writing: 'No flights in or out at the moment. It's wild again.'
Brisbane Airport advised travelers to check the status of their flights.
The Bureau warned: 'likely thunderstorms, possibly severe with damaging winds, heavy hail and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding' (photo, storm over Brisbane)