The odds of being struck by lightning is less than one in a million in a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But people have died from lightning strikes in New Jersey before. In June 2024, a Manchester man was killed in Seaside Park.

Dark gray storm clouds brewed over the Ballyowen Golf Club in Hardyston, New Jersey, on July 8. That day, a 28-year-old man was struck by lightning while golfing on the course.

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its latest update, revealing that massive rain storms this summer have effectively erased the drought

It will be warm and humid Tuesday morning. That high heat and humidity will give rise to the possibility of isolated and scattered downpours. Isolated and severe thunderstorms are possible. Tuesday evening, there will be leftover thunderstorms and downpours.

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

New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens

But the Cape May Bubble is a great example of how local geography can seriously influence the forecast. At the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May isn't just famous for beaches and Victorian homes — it's also known for the mysterious Cape May Bubble. Locals swear storms split or vanish before hitting town, while nearby areas get drenched.