NYC officials are urging New Yorkers to take precautions ahead of the strong storms on Thursday.
The delivery driver approached the front door of a home in Wayne, New Jersey, when a bolt of lightning struck the ground behind him, startling him.
Powerful and slow-moving thunderstorms triggered dangerous flash flooding on Monday night, prompting dozens of rescues in New Jersey, and a state of emergency.
JCP & L has been restoring power to about 10,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey.
Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It's forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.