<p>A band of strong thunderstorms</a> swept across Maryland on Tuesday, May 22.</p><p>The Washington area withstood severe rainfall</a> in recent days. The National Park Service was forced to close some trails on the Maryland side of the Potomac River on Sunday, May 20, because of high water.</p><p>This timelapse video shows thunder, lightning and dark clouds pass through a residential area and a pier in Solomons, Maryland. Credit: Andrew Ramberg via Storyful</p><br />
