Cars Trapped in Floodwaters After Intense Storm Lashes New Jersey

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Heavy rain brought on by intense thunderstorm caused flash flooding across parts of New Jersey, on July 18.

This footage, filmed by Boyd A Loving, shows cars trapped in deep floodwaters on Broadway in the city of Fair Lawn.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch across 18 counties in New Jersey, with a cold front expected to trigger waves of rainfall through Monday night.

A flash flood warning was also in place for parts of the state with authorities urging locals to avoid travelling through floodwaters and to seek higher ground. Credit: Boyd A Loving via Storyful

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