Severe Thunderstorms wreak havoc in DC area, leaving widespread damage and power outages
Severe thunderstorms in the Washington, DC area caused damage including downed trees and power lines, leading to suspended service on parts of the Metro train system. DC Fire EMS responded to multiple emergency calls for trees and wires down, while the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency suspended service on a portion of the Red Line. Over 100 million people across the country are under heat alerts, and the area's utility provider, Pepco, reported 64,000 power outages.