Police direct traffic at the intersection of West Market Street and North King Street in Leesburg during a power outage Wednesday afternoon caused by severe storms.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

High winds and rain swept through the Broadlands area along Southern Walk Plaza on Wednesday.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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A pedestrian runs for cover at the Broadlands Shopping Center as a second wave of storms moved over Loudoun.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

Storms decreased visibilities for motorists Wednesday along Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

A second wave of storms was beginning to pass over Loudoun County on Wednesday. This view is along Sycolin Road just off Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

Sterling resident Sam Ruedinger and her dog, Pretty, enjoyed the sun Thursday at Algonkian Regional Park. Ruedinger said that Pretty loves the heat. "She actually loves to sunbathe," she said.

Photo: Rachael Dickson, LoudounExtra.com

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