New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.

Simon Mariani was competing in an all-day Iron Man competition at Hamburg’s Ballyowen Golf Course on July 8, when a fast-moving storm swept through the area. He was struck by a bolt of lightning while he played the 15th hole, prompting the other golfers to spring into action.

Temperatures soared into the upper 80s and lower 90s across the region on Wednesday. While it may not seem that the heat was extreme, the oppressive levels of humidity made it

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Amid torrential storms Monday night, two railroad workers saved a man who nearly drowned in the floodwaters in Piscataway, New Jersey.

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.

Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck on the 15th hole at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston on Tuesday, July 8.

Flash flood warnings were issued by the National Weather service Monday night as heavy storms rolled into the area. Flood warnings were issued for Morris, Warren, Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Thousands across New Jersey lost power Monday, July 14, as severe storms blew through the region, toppling trees and knocking down wires.More than 4,600 customers were in the dark as of 6:45 p.m., utility officials said.