A TEEN has been struck by lightning during wild thunderstorms in southeast Queensland. The storms left 35,000 without power.

Details of the boy’s condition remain unknown but it was reported he was holding a metal door at the front of his house when lightning struck.

Nine News reports severeal homes were also struck by lightning, while as many as 35,000 others were left without power.

An Energex spokesman confirmed that the Moreton Bay, Somerset Regional and Brisbane City areas were the hardest hit.

“Once the storm activity passes we will be able to get in there and work to restore power as soon as possible,” the spokesman said.

A total of 48 calls have been made to SES throughout the stormy evening for general issues such as leaky roofs and fallen trees.

The severe storms have petered out in Brisbane and are now tracking north towards the Sunshine Coast and Gympie areas.

The severe storms in the southeast are now tracking towards the Sunshine Coast, but have contracted north of Brisbane, the Bureau of Meteorology reports.

Wind gusts of more than 90km/h have been measured in Amberley. Toowoomba and Gatton experienced gusts of 80km/h the Bureau said.

Golf ball size hail landed in Rathdowney while dollar-sized hail has been reported in Jimboomba.

Brisbane airport earlier advised passangers of possible delays, and that those intending to fly should contact their airlines for advice.