At least 2 killed in New Jersey
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Another round of thunderstorms could soak New Jersey with a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
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.
In the wake of severe storms, recovery efforts are underway in Somerset and Union counties, where flooding has caused tragic losses and heroic rescues amid ongoing weather threats.
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A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and
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.
New Jersey faces a major cleanup effort after this week's flash floods swept through Union and Somerset counties.
New Jersey environmental regulators are amending a proposal that has faced harsh criticism from builders and the business community.
The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.