A volatile week of weather is ahead in New Jersey with storm chances each day, including Monday when up to five inches of rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal could cause flash flooding in portions of the state.

A fast-moving and violent thunderstorm killed three people and left a path of destruction in central New Jersey.

At least three people were killed by felled trees overnight Thursday as violent storms ripped through central New Jersey. A pair of men, ages 25 and 79, were driving through Plainfield when a tree crushed their vehicle, taking numerous power lines down with it sometime between 6 and 7 p.m., officials said.

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.

Get ready for some serious rain, Jersey. Here's what to know about Tropical Storm Chantal, storms, rain forecast and more.

Southern New Jersey counties are most likely to experience heavy downpours, with potential rainfall totals between 1 to 2 inches

HEWITT, New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews were cleaning up in New Jersey after powerful storms, equipped with heavy rain and lightning, brought down trees and knocked out power to thousands of customers on Tuesday.

Highs will reach near 90 in most areas on Sunday, and humidity is expected to noticeably rise by the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers and storms on Monday and Tuesday will bring the potential for “torrential downpours, localized flooding and gusty winds."

Chantal has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and the flash flood threat from the storm has wanted, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.

The July Fourth holiday weekend started on a stormy note for many around the tri-state as a line of powerful thunderstorms swept through the area, bringing down trees and power lines.