One of the two people who died in Plainfield, New Jersey, during Monday's intense storms has been identified as a beloved member of the local school district.Lubia Estevez, 60, worked as a food services cashier in the Plainfield School District for 15 years.

Another round of thunderstorms could soak New Jersey with a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

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.

A flash food warning has been issued for areas of Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey on Wednesday as strong storms lash the state. The warning is in effect from 6:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. for the following counties: Middlesex and Somerset.

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

The home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield exploded and collapsed just before 11:25 p.m. on Monday as heavy downpours wreaked havoc on the tri-state area.