Tropical Storm Chantal Continues to Lash Carolinas with Heavy Rains, Flood Warnings

As of Monday, Tropical Storm Chantal continues its slow churn across northeastern South Carolina, unleashing substantial rainfall and prompting widespread flood warnings across the region. The storm, which began impacting the area on Sunday, maintains its trajectory, with forecasters predicting heavy precipitation to persist through today for parts of North Carolina.

The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings for portions of both North and South Carolina. Chantal’s sustained winds were last reported at 50 mph (80 kph) as it moved northward. Authorities are increasingly concerned about flash flooding, with rain bands continuously moving onshore.

Expected rainfall totals range from 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with localized amounts potentially reaching up to 6 inches (15 centimeters), significantly elevating the risk of dangerous flash floods. South Carolina’s Emergency Management division has also cautioned residents about the possibility of isolated tornadoes along the coast and minor coastal flooding. Officials strongly advise drivers to avoid venturing onto water-covered roads or bypassing road-closure signs due to hazardous flood conditions.

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