Storms Ravage Washington, Leaving Thousands Without Power and Destruction in Their Wake

Severe storms with wind gusts of over 80 mph ripped through Washington, DC, causing significant damage across the metro area. Trees were uprooted, power lines were downed, and widespread power outages affected at least 250,000 residents. First responders were busy attending to calls of trees on homes and cars, and some neighborhoods reported "significant" damage. While it is unclear if a tornado was involved, the storms were well-forecasted, and authorities urged residents to only call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. At least two people were injured, and one person died in Virginia when a tree fell onto their home, possibly related to the storms.