Severe storms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, providing a spectacular light show as more than 11,000 households lost power.

An intense storm cell moved over the Brisbane area after 6pm, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and hail while causing delays for Friday evening commuters.

According to the Energex website, customers in the suburbs of Boondall in Brisbane and Eagleby in Logan were the worst hit, with around 3,000 homes losing supply.

The storm cell moved north-east over the Brisbane region, heading out to sea.

There was another cell in the Toowoomba area, also heading north-east.

Local residents saw menacing clouds gathering in the late afternoon, with 41.2 millimetres falling in Toowoomba by early evening.

The other highest totals recorded were the Gold Coast Seaway

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