Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in South Carolina
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Despite a downgrade from tropical storm to tropical depression after its South Carolina landfall Sunday, Chantal promised to bring heavy rain to North Carolina and Virginia. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Flood watches were in effect for central North Carolina and south-central Virginia as the tropical cyclone moved north-northeast at 10 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
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Main Idea: Tropical Depression Chantal weakened after landfall in South Carolina, but it still brought heavy rain, flood risk, and dangerous surf to parts of the Southeast.
Key Points:
- Chantal made landfall at Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, as a tropical storm with about 50 mph winds before weakening inland.
- Flood watches were in place for central North Carolina and south-central Virginia because heavy rain could cause flash flooding.
- The storm had already caused pooling water and flash flooding in parts of Moore County, North Carolina.
- Along the coast, Chantal produced rough surf, strong winds, and life-threatening rip currents from Florida to the Mid-Atlantic.
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Chantal may bring heavy rain, flash flooding, dangerous surf, and power or travel disruptions for homes, workers, and small businesses in the Carolinas and nearby states.
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