A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.Thursday night's severe thunderstorm killed at least three people: one in North Plainfield and two in Plainfield,

Plainfield, New Jersey, was forced to cancel its July Fourth celebrations after severe thunderstorms caused damage and knocked out power across central New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced multiple deaths.

A quick-moving but violent thunderstorm carved a path of chaos and destruction across Central Jersey on the evening of July 3, causing at least one fatality and leaving thousands without power. The storm struck during the evening rush hour on the day before the Fourth of July.

Jersey City’s Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Spectacular is home to the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Fireworks Display.” This year’s show is expected to begin at 9:25 p.m., with viewing locations along the Hudson River.

The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.

The 4th of July marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the end of British rule in the newly formed United States of America. However, not all people living on the land renamed the United States of America that day were truly independent.