A line of heavy thunderstorms swept across the D.C. region Wednesday evening, unleashing torrential rains that flooded streets and violent wind gusts that toppled trees. The storms produced spectacular skies — including menacing clouds on approach and vivid rainbows upon exiting.

Federal agencies that monitor and forecast storms got heaps of attention on Capitol Hill Wednesday, as Florida prepares to enter peak hurricane season next month.

Wind damage from storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon has resulted in thousands of people without power, according to DTE Energy.

The three-day event, which annually draws thousands, wrapped up during storms on Saturday, July 12, at Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way. The headliner band Jackyl was set to close out what organizers called "a full-blown ROCK 'N' ROLL EXPLOSION."

A hazardous weather alert is in effect for Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland and Akron areas, as strong to severe thunderstorms and heat move through the region. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds,

The weekend is upon us and so is a bit of a break from the daily dose of widespread showers and storms.An onshore wind out of the southeast will help usher in some low cloud cover and fog overnight Friday into early Saturday morning.

Michigan residents should prepare for a potentially stormy Saturday with a high risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the state.

Thousands of people were in the path of a dangerous storm that moved through North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.