Two people in Plainfield, New Jersey, died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during a severe storm overnight. The storm caused flash flooding across the US Northeast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the fatalities on Tuesday.

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy is under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office for past comments suggesting he was harboring an illegal immigrant.

They come in part because local officials and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy seem willing to gamble that the worst climate projections won’t come to pass.

Other Counties: Earlier warnings covered Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 8:15 PM EDT, impacting Newark, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex counties faced warnings until 10:30 PM EDT, including Somerville and Franklin Park.

As the skies opened up over New York City, torrents of rain transformed bustling streets into rivers, leaving residents grappling with an unexpected deluge.

At least two people have died due to flash flooding in New Jersey after parts of the northeastern U.S. and mid-Atlantic were inundated with heavy rain Monday night. The storm caused flash flooding in areas of New York,