Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall in South Carolina, Unleashing Rain and Coastal Threats
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall in South Carolina, Unleashing Rain and Coastal Threats
Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in South Carolina this Sunday morning, becoming the first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season to impact the United States. The storm, which formed early Saturday, is currently bringing significant rainfall and hazardous coastal conditions to parts of the Southeast.
The center of Chantal is now over or very near the South Carolina coast, likely between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. While not a major threat to land in terms of extreme winds, the system is expected to drench the Carolinas with 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to 6 inches by Monday.
Coastal communities are also bracing for 1 to 2 feet of storm surge in areas experiencing onshore winds. Rough surf and dangerous rip currents are plaguing much of the Carolina coastline throughout the holiday weekend. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for portions of the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts as residents are urged to remain vigilant. The region is expected to begin drying out by Tuesday.
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