Herald Sun | Early morning storm lashes Qld's southeast NEWS.com.au A spectacular early morning storm has left thousands without power in Queensland's southeast. Lightning and thunder gave residents in the region an early wake up call on Tuesday, with more than 17,000 properties blacked out at the height of the storm. One person dead after being struck by lightning during huge thunderstorm on Gold and Tweed Coasts More storms on way after early light show 17000 Queensland homes left without power after storm wreaked havoc across Sydney |