Phil Murphy: “The Jersey shore where I live is a priceless national treasure that is an engine for our tourism industry.”

We’re not unique, but we’re in one of these sort of high humidity, high temperature, high storm intensity patterns right now.

Gov. Phil Murphy had declared a state of emergency due to the flash flooding and heavy rainfall as he advised people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

I have been briefed on a lightning strike tonight at an outdoor archery range in Jackson. At this time, we have at least one fatality and multiple injuries.