PHOTOS: Severe storms slam DC area Thursday

Severe thunderstorms made their way through the D.C. region Thursday, and part of the region was under tornado and flash flood warnings.

The WTOP Traffic Center reported several dark traffic lights throughout D.C.-area roads, as well as downed trees and storm debris.

See photos from Thursday’s storms below.

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