New York and New Jersey flash flooding, rain
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Parts of Somerset and Middlesex experienced severe flooding during Monday’s storms, necessitating dozens of water rescues in several towns. High temperatures on Wednesday will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s with a heat index in the low to mid 90s.
New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens
New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.
The state saw a wide range of rain totals, with some areas getting less than an inch while others were flooded.
Torrential rain swept across City and New Jersey overnight, killing two people after drowning entire neighborhoods with floodwater.
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Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.