A severe thunderstorm with strong wind gusts (up to 80 km per hour) swept from New South Wales into Ipswich and many Brisbane suburbs on 10 April. Three people died when they were electrocuted on a fallen power line. Strong winds up to 117 km per hour were recorded in Amberley. Yachts were also damaged in the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race, causing approximately 30 yachts to retire.

A large quantity of hail and a sighting of a tornado protruding from the cloud base (not reaching the ground). Extensive damage resulted to buildings and vegetation. The main cell changed direction to a more northerly track as it crossed the coast, travelling up Moreton Bay. 2 cm hail was reported from North Ipswich, Golf ball size hail was reported from Scarborough