Seven tornadoes hit Maryland and Northern Virginia on Wednesday evening with winds of up to 170 km/h, downing trees and power lines, the National Weather Service said.
According to the National Weather Service, five people were injured in the Mid-Atlantic.
A tornado warning was issued in Montgomery County, Maryland late Wednesday after a confirmed tornado was spotted near Poolesville, Maryland, about 20 miles northwest of Washington, DC.
“This is a particularly dangerous situation,” the National Weather Service said, urging people to seek shelter.
Tornadoes are not uncommon in the Mid-Atlantic states. They occur every year, and June is one of the busiest months for tornadoes. Most are weak and rated EF1 or EF0.
Meanwhile, in Michigan, a tornado swept through Livonia on Wednesday, knocking a tree onto a house and killing a 2-year-old boy, the Livonia Fire Department said.
“The City of Livonia extends its deepest condolences to the family,” the fire department said.
The afternoon tornado was rated EF1 with winds of 95 mph.
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On Thursday, the storm system that brought tornadoes to the Mid-Atlantic region will remain active throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and along the Interstate 95 corridor.
Tornadoes are not expected, but heavy rains and flash flooding are possible from New Jersey to North Carolina.
A severe weather warning is in effect from Virginia to New Jersey, including Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
7 tornadoes hit Mid-Atlantic, fallen tree kills 2-year-old in Michigan. Originally published on abcnews.go.com
