Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA, JUL 7 – Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall early Sunday near Myrtle Beach with up to 6 inches of rain expected, causing flooding and hazardous travel conditions, officials said.
- On Saturday, Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeastern U.S. coast, threatening heavy rains in the Carolinas during the busy Fourth of July weekend.
- The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, with Chantal becoming the third named storm after the season's onset, increasing storm activity early in the year.
- The National Hurricane Center reports Chantal's maximum sustained winds at 40-50 mph and rainfall totals up to 6 inches in parts of North Carolina.
- Tropical Storm Chantal prompted tropical storm warnings for South Carolina and caused I-95 lane closures, disrupting holiday travel plans.
- Ahead of further storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration advises preparing disaster supplies as hurricane season runs June 1–November 30.
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The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.

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