One of the two people who died in Plainfield, New Jersey, during Monday's intense storms has been identified as a beloved member of the local school district.Lubia Estevez, 60, worked as a food services cashier in the Plainfield School District for 15 years.

New Jersey environmental regulators are amending a proposal that has faced harsh criticism from builders and the business community.

Another round of thunderstorms could soak New Jersey with a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

An archery instructor was killed and 13 others were injured when lightning struck an outdoor archery range in New Jersey where a scout troop was learning how to shoot Wednesday night, according to the venue and local officials.

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

Heavy thunderstorms could dump 2 to 4 inches of rain in parts of New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains pounded the Northeast. New York City also warned residents of basement apartments to prepare for possible evacuations.

A New Jersey home caught fire and exploded overnight — but miraculously no one was injured because the family had already fled due to flash flooding warnings. The home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield exploded and collapsed just before 11:25 p.

Flood watches have been issued in NJ with high heat along with the humidity expected to rise. See timing, heat index values, rain forecast and more.