Warm, humid conditions across the central and eastern United States have made the region especially vulnerable to flash flooding, weather forecasters say.

One man is dead and more than a dozen others are injured, including eight children, after they were struck by lightning in New Jersey. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports on the severe weather.

The bolt struck local archers and a boy scout troop in New Jersey, killing one man and injuring 13 other people. Friends of the victims said the strike had come out of nowhere.

Days after deadly flooding hit New Jersey, the region was hit with more storms on July 16, killing one person.

Today’s forecast: Thunderstorms will become numerous in the late afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could have a brief severe wind gust. We are also looking at another burst of storms Saturday and then hot weather kicking in next week.

Another seasonably warm and sticky summer day is expected on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, along with pop-up showers and storms.

Timothy Sampson, of West Pennsboro Township, is on trial for murder after police say he pressed down on his baby's chest for 90 seconds causing his death.

The Leawood Parks and Recreation has closed multiple parks after overnight storms led to flooding in the area.