By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/tropical-storm-chantal-forms-off-coast-of-the-carolinas-expected-to-strengthen-before-landfall Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tropical Storm Chantal forms off coast of the Carolinas, expected to strengthen before landfall Nation Updated on Jul 5, 2025 6:21 PM EDT — Published on Jul 5, 2025 1:33 PM EDT MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. At 5 p.m. EDT, the storm’s center was located about 95 miles (150 kilometers) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and 165 miles (270 kilometers) south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 45 mph (75 kph), and it was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph). READ MORE: Death toll in Texas floods rises to at least 37 as search continues for many missing, officials say The storm’s center was expected to move across the coast of South Carolina late Saturday or early Sunday, with some some additional strengthening forecast before landfall. Heavy rain was forecast for the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday — total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with local amounts up to 6 inches — threatening flash flooding. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. At 5 p.m. EDT, the storm’s center was located about 95 miles (150 kilometers) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and 165 miles (270 kilometers) south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 45 mph (75 kph), and it was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph). READ MORE: Death toll in Texas floods rises to at least 37 as search continues for many missing, officials say The storm’s center was expected to move across the coast of South Carolina late Saturday or early Sunday, with some some additional strengthening forecast before landfall. Heavy rain was forecast for the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday — total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with local amounts up to 6 inches — threatening flash flooding. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now