"Devastating Storms Cause Chaos in D.C.: Flight Cancellations and Power Outages Galore"

Powerful storms, including tornadoes, hail, and lightning, swept through the Washington D.C. area, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and power outages. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch and flood warning for the region, with a significant threat of damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes. The storms affected multiple states, with the greatest concern centered around the Washington-Baltimore region. Over 1,500 flights were canceled and more than 7,000 were delayed, while power outages affected hundreds of thousands of customers. Federal workers were sent home early to avoid the dangerous weather conditions.