Warm, sunny weekend ahead following week of severe weather, tornadoes

Sunshine, low humidity, and no rain in the forecast Friday after a week of severe weather that slammed the Washington, D.C. region.

Tornado damage cleanup continues Friday across DC region following week of severe weather

The sounds of chainsaws and heavy equipment rumbling through the streets filled neighborhoods in Gaithersburg on Friday as residents continued to clean up after damaging tornadoes roared through Wednesday night.

Seven tornadoes confirmed in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia: NWS

The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5. 

Severe weather risk for DC area Thursday after tornadoes in VA, MD

More showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday, a day after severe weather, including tornadoes, tore through the Washington, D.C. region.

'Several long track tornadoes' hit Maryland, Virginia: preliminary NWS survey

A severe weather system that spawned "several" tornadoes left people suffering injuries and significant damage across Northern Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday night.

Tornado warning expired in Frederick and Montgomery County, MD

A tornado warning has been issued in Frederick County and Montgomery County, Maryland. FOX 5's Caitlin Roth reports that the tornado warning was dropped at 2 p.m.

Tornado warning in Frederick and Montgomery County, MD expired
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A tornado warning was issued in Frederick and Montgomery County, MD Thursday afternoon. Shortly after the warning was issued FOX 5's Caitlin Roth reported it expired at 2 p.m.

Maryland tornado aftermath: Cleanup continues Thursday after storms down trees, cut power

Several were injured after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept through the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions on Wednesday night, leaving a path of downed trees, damaged homes, and power outages.

Aerial images of Maryland tornado damage captured by FOX 5 Skyfox Drone

FOX 5’s Skyfox Drone captured aerial images of the damage caused as a tornado carved a path of destruction through parts of Maryland on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Tornadoes rip through Maryland bringing down trees, power lines

Powerful tornadoes moved through Maryland Wednesday evening, causing severe damage to homes, taking down powerlines and leaving debris scattered across the area. 

Tornado traps five in Gaithersburg home

A violent tornado ripped through Gaithersburg on Wednesday evening, toppling a tree onto a house and trapping five people inside. 

Tornado in Gaithersburg caught LIVE on FOX 5
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A tornado ripped across 270 in Gaithersburg in a "serious and potentially life-threatening storm," according to FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas.

Downpour in Hyattsville
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It's raining heavily in Hyattsville Wednesday afternoon.