2 dead in severe storms and flash flooding on East Coast
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Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of a heightened risk for localized flooding — especially in urban areas.
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 National Weather Service notes that while a formal flood watch has not been issued, the potential for sudden flooding remains high.
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In Plainfield, New Jersey, two people were killed when their car was swept into Cedar Brook, city officials said. This comes days after two others were killed in severe storms in Plainfield on July 3.
A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.