Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages in Forsyth, DC, DMV Areas

A severe thunderstorm swept through central North Carolina and the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, causing widespread damage including downed trees, power outages, and downed power lines. In Winston-Salem, 60 mph wind gusts toppled trees, leading to over 4,000 power outages across Forsyth and Guilford counties, with Duke Energy reporting nearly 4,000 customers without power. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for multiple areas including Forsyth County and the DMV region. In Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, the storm brought heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds, resulting in blocked streets, halted bus services, and scattered power outages reported by Pepco. Viewers in the DMV captured images and video of storm damage such as fallen trees, downed power lines, and fires caused by electrical issues in places like Bethesda, Herndon, and Chevy Chase. Emergency services were inundated with calls about storm damage, and power restoration timelines remain uncertain.