Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas
Share and Follow


MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

At 5 p.m. EDT, the storm’s center was located about 95 miles (150 kilometers) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and 165 miles (270 kilometers) south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 45 mph (75 kph), and it was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph).

The storm’s center was expected to move across the coast of South Carolina late Saturday or early Sunday, with some some additional strengthening forecast before landfall.

Heavy rain was forecast for the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday — total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with local amounts up to 6 inches — threatening flash flooding.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

“Exploring the Most Devastating Floods in the US from the Past 25 Years”

(AP) – Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths…

Families confirm multiple campers did not survive deadly Texas flooding

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Family members have confirmed that multiple young girls attending…

Experts to host dolphin-themed event at TIMSC

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. () — The Tybee Island Marine Science Center (TIMSC)…

Another incident of drowning has been reported at Hunting Island

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. () — The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office (BCCO) reported…

Two people injured in shooting at Orange County apartment complex, leading to the arrival of a significant number of sheriff’s deputies

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man and a woman were found shot…

1 in 5 new car buyers take on $1,000 monthly payments

(NewsNation) — Once considered rare, $1,000 car payments are fast becoming the…

Safety tips for boating over the Independence Day holiday

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Boating is a popular way to observe Independence…

“Tragic Mass Shooting Leaves 7 Injured, 2 Fatalities in Downtown Indianapolis”

INDIANAPOLIS – The community is wondering what led to a mass shooting…