Following a severe heatwave, a tri-state area experienced dangerous storms on Monday, causing flash flooding and high winds. Coastal New Jersey was particularly hard hit, with over six inches of rainfall leading to widespread flooding. Vehicles were submerged, and a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township suffered a partial roof collapse. Twenty-seven people were inside the store when the roof gave way; two were briefly trapped but managed to escape unharmed. Security footage revealed the roof failure was likely caused by water pooling due to inadequate drainage. Officials urged people to avoid the affected areas due to widespread flooding and expected further severe weather. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by rapidly changing weather conditions.