Tropical Storm Chantal Set to Impact Carolinas with Heavy Rain
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Chantal has emerged off the southeastern coast of the United States, with predictions indicating significant rainfall for various regions of the Carolinas on Saturday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued tropical storm warnings for specific areas in both states.
As of Saturday evening, Chantal’s center was located approximately 65 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina, and about 120 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. The storm features maximum sustained winds reaching 50 mph and is progressing northward at a speed of 8 mph.
Rain bands associated with Chantal are already affecting the coast, according to the hurricane center. The storm’s core is anticipated to move across South Carolina overnight or by early Sunday, with flash flooding becoming a heightened concern. After making landfall, a rapid weakening of the storm is expected.
Forecasts predict that the coastal plains of the Carolinas could experience heavy rainfall extending through Monday. Total rainfall amounts are estimated to reach between 2 to 4 inches, with localized areas potentially seeing up to 6 inches, raising the risk of flash flooding significantly.
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