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.As of 9:55 p.m., 9,790 residents are without service,

Weekend: Heaviest rain will likely impact areas south and east of Houston, where moisture convergence is strongest. Air quality: Hazy skies today due to Saharan dust, especially noticeable along the coast and over Galveston. Pack water and stay cool — it’ll feel like the mid-to-upper 90s across the metro.

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."

The drenching rain pattern from last week has loosened its grip on the Philadelphia area for the weekend. There is still a chance of isolated afternoon showers and storms, but most of the area will remain dry under a combination of sun and clouds.

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.

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,

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.