Wild weather smashes Queensland's south-east
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Residents in south-east Queensland are preparing for a fresh round of wild weather as the east coast low blows across the border.

Wild winds have already lashed large parts of the south-east, the icy blast bringing down trees and powerlines, leaving tens of thousands in the dark.

Wild weather smashes Queensland's south-east
Cyclonic winds have already lashed large parts of the south-east. (9News)

One woman and her baby survived a close call after a gum tree came crashing on top of their car in Narangba in Moreton Bay.

A trampoline was spotted flying into a backyard on the city’s north-east and 41,000 homes and businesses were left without power throughout the day.

More than a dozen flights in and out of Brisbane were also cancelled.

Tonight, more than 13,000 still remain in the dark.

Wild weather smashes Queensland's south-east
Tens of thousands were without power today. (9News)

NSW coast smashed by ‘bomb cyclone’

Some of the strongest wind gusts today in the state were recorded at Cape Moreton and in Redland, reaching up to 61km/h.

Bureau of Meterology’s Baden Gilbert said gusts up to 75km/h were recorded at Brisbane Airport.

The usually sunny and warm state turned icy cold as the coastal low crept up the coast towards Brisbane.

Wild weather smashes Queensland's south-east
A woman and her baby escaped injury after a gum tree fell on their car. (9News)

Toowoomba dropped to 0.7 degrees this morning, however the winds made it feel like -5.5 degrees.

Oakey was a similar story, reaching 2.8 degrees there while it felt like -3.6.

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