US Storms Knock Out Power for Millions

An American beech tree lies on Capitol Hill grounds in Washington, June 30, 2012, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

A worker uses a chainsaw to clear a tree that fell onto the 14th fairway at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., June 30, 2012.

Trees damaged in the storm, Bethesda, Maryland, July 1, 2012. (G. Conway/VOA)

A van and boat sit crushed by fallen trees, as crews work to restore power June, 30, 2012, in Northfield, N.J.

A car hit by a tree in the storm, Bethesda, Maryland, July 1, 2012. (G. Conway/VOA)

A woman takes photograph of Mike Wolfe's pick-up truck as it lies under a fallen tree in front of his house after a severe storm in Falls Church, Va., June 30, 2012.

A downed tree that hit power lines, Bethesda, Maryland, July 1, 2012. (G. Conway/VOA)

Marilyn Golias, right, looks at the remains of a utility pole which fell across the street from her house in Falls Church, Va., June 30, 2012.

William Cosby sits in the air condition of his car outside his home June 30, 2012 while waiting for a tree cutting service in Charleston, W.Va.

A tree that was knocked down in the storm, Alexandria, Virginia, June 30, 2012. (K. Maddux/VOA)