Hurricane Chantal may cause downstream flash floods in North Carolina, residents warned against travelling this July 7
The hurricane season is expected to last from June 1 to October 30, with peak activity usually occurring during mid-August and mid-October. However, the disastrous flash floods in Texas are bound to keep people on guard regarding any other potential natural disasters.
North Carolina risks flash floods thanks to hurricane Chantal
7:45pm EDT 7/6 Flash Flood Warnings are ongoing across portions of North Carolina due to heavy rain from Tropical Depression #Chantal. Remember, turn around, don't drown, if you encounter water of unknown depth on the roadway. Flooding is especially dangerous at night. Monitor… pic.twitter.com/hFN3qTLYlP
Hurricane Chantal is a tropical storm that's known as the third largest tropical storm of the Atlantic season. The storm made landfall around Litchfield Beach in South Carolina at 4 am local time on July 6.Later at midday, the storm's wind speeds at reduced to around 35 mph with higher gusts, per the National Hurricane Center, which subsequently downgraded the hurricane to a depression.
However, downstream weather impacts remain a safety concern for the residents of the Carolinas, with forecasters warning of 'life-threatening surf and rip currents' that could continue all the way till next week. North Carolina remains at risk throughout Monday July 7 due to the storm moving across the eastern region of that state into the night.
Hurricane Chantal could have downstream effects extending to Florida
Chantal brings flooding to Tabor City, North Carolina, after making landfall in South Carolina early this morning. https://t.co/Aurnj7ZMgN pic.twitter.com/LPbsBKOSJu
The downstream weather effects of Hurricane Chantal could extend as far as Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. According to Accuweather, these weather events may consist of dangerous surf and rip currents, along with heavy rainfall.
Per Accuweather's senior meteorologist Tyler Roy:"The strongest winds are expected near and to the east of where the storm makes landfall and can produce tree damage, localized power outages and some structural damage."
With the tragic Texas flash floods still fresh in many people's memories, it comes as no surprise that North Carolina residents are being asked to proceed with caution this Monday.
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