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

The Plainfield Area Humane Society battled serious flooding, but thanks to dedicated volunteers, all animals were rescued. Now, they need community support to recover and restock essential supplies.

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.

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.

The two women in their 60s were killed after their car was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.

With a hot and juicy atmosphere, torrential downpours and flash flooding are back in play for at least part of New Jersey late Wednesday.

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.