Sydney Morning Herald | south-east Queensland left battered by storms Sydney Morning Herald South-east Queensland is mopping up after being battered by a line of intense thunderstorms that cut power to more than 27,000 homes and businesses. The storms hit the Brisbane area around 6pm Thursday night, bringing 5500 lightening strikes and wind ... Brisbane weather: Storms, possible flash flooding tipped for Thursday Severe storms hit Brisbane and Ipswich, leaving thousands without power Brisbane and Gold Coast hit by dangerous storms |