US EditionTropical 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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Jerusalem Post
WTVBTropical storm Chantal hits South Carolina, moves inland with flooding threat, NHC says
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.
Lewiston Sun Journal
Downpours, thunderstorms headed to Maine as sun, heat move out
The remnants of Chantal, a tropical storm that wreaked havoc in North Carolina, are headed north but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any, impact on Maine.
Thousands without power in North Carolina following Tropical Storm Chantal
Tropical Depression Chantal brought up to 10 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina on Sunday, creating significant flooding. The storm made landfall as a tropical storm early Sunday in South Carolina and then moved inland and upward as…
Flash Flooding Hits Parts Of North Carolina Following Tropical Depression
The remnants of Tropical Depression Chantal pounded parts of North Carolina late Sunday night, causing flash flooding, damaging roads, and prompting water rescues. Thousands of North Carolina residents are reportedly without power. Several counties are under Flash Flood Warnings, Flood Advisories, and Flood Watches until later Monday morning. The storm, which made landfall in South Carolina as a tropical storm, will continue moving up the East C…
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