Tropical Depression Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Flood Risk Across Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, early Sunday morning and has since weakened to a Tropical Depression as it moves inland through the Carolinas. The storm is expected to continue weakening and become post-tropical by Sunday night while bringing heavy rainfall, with totals of 2 to 4 inches and localized amounts up to 6 inches, raising the risk of flash flooding in northeastern South Carolina and eastern North Carolina. Isolated tornadoes remain possible within the storm's outer bands, and dangerous surf and rip currents persist along the Carolina coastlines. Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued in most areas, though a warning remains for Georgetown County, South Carolina. Behind Chantal, drier and hotter weather is forecasted with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees, along with a daily chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the week. Residents are advised to stay alert for severe weather, especially on Thursday, as the storm system moves northeastward and exits the coast by Tuesday.