Over the weekend, parts of south-east and southern Queensland were pummelled by giant hailstones, which measured between 8 and 9 centimetres in the hardest-hit areas.

In parts of the Darling Downs, as well as the town of Esk to Brisbane's north-west, hail wrecked solar panels, cars, windows and garden furniture in its path.

Windows of homes were smashed, sending hailstones and glass flying, and causing what residents anticipate will be thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Many are still counting the costs. Loading...

What caused the weekend's giant hail?

Over both Saturday and Sunday, Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines said the atmospheric conditions in south-east Queensland were "exceptional" for thunderstorm development and "pretty ripe" for giant hail.

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