Steve Roper and his son Ely, 9, bring their dog, Maverick, out with them as they survey tree damage in the Cloverly neighborhood in Silver Spring after severe storms came through the region, bringing on heavy rain and winds. Ominous storm clouds darkened the sky over the region (below). Steve Roper and his son Ely, 9, bring their dog, Maverick, out with them as they survey tree damage in the Cloverly neighborhood after severe storms came through the region bringing heavy rain and winds, Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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