Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in South Carolina
- Early on July 6, Tropical Storm Chantal touched down close to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before advancing inland toward North Carolina.
- Chantal developed during the peak of hurricane season, bringing unpredictable weather amid busy Fourth of July travel and outdoor plans.
- The storm generated sustained winds around 45-50 mph, with heavy rain totals ranging from 2 to 4 inches and isolated areas receiving as much as 6 inches, leading to ongoing concerns over flash flooding.
- A tropical storm warning is currently active from the South Santee area in South Carolina up to Surf City in North Carolina, with tropical-storm-force winds reaching as far as 115 miles from the storm’s center.
- Chantal is expected to weaken to a tropical depression as it moves northward and northeastward, causing life-threatening surf and potential flash flooding through Monday.
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