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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storm Chantal weakens to a depression as it moves across Carolinas
Tropical Storm Chantal weakened into a depression after sweeping inland across South Carolina into eastern North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, though the system still brought a threat of flash flooding and dangerous rip currents. Chantal, the third tropical storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, at about 4 a.m. local time. By midmorning, the system's sustained winds had decreased to near 35 mph with higher gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center. While the storm is expected to continue weakening, it was still likely "to produce heavy rainfall across portions of northeastern South Carolina today and across portions of North Carolina through Monday," the center said. Total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, and local amounts up to 6 inches, were expected. "The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline," the center warned. Meanwhile, from the Carolinas to Florida coast, Chantal was expected to produce "life-threatening surf and rip currents" into next week, the hurricane center said. The depression was moving toward the north near 9 mph and was expected to move over eastern North Carolina into the night, the hurricane center said. The circulation of Chantal could lead to dangers far from the storm's track in areas from Savannah, Georgia, to Jacksonville, Florida, such as rough surf and treacherous rip currents, according to Accuweather. The storm's most intense winds should remain offshore, but risks remain, forecasters said. "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," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roy said. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Chantal, which intensified into a tropical storm Saturday, followed two earlier tropicals storms in June: Andrea, which was the first named storm of the 2025 season, and the short-lived Barry. Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 mph. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tropical Storm Chantal weakens to a depression in Carolinas; updates
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Hurricane Chantal may cause downstream flash floods in North Carolina, residents warned against travelling this July 7
With Texas already reeling under the flash floods that occurred on Independence Day weekend, another disruptive climate event threatens to impact North and South Carolina, with the Chantal hurricane bringing about the possibility of downstream flash floods in the region. While Chantal's intensity was downgraded to that of a depression on Sunday, July 6, forecasters have maintained that there remains a risk of flooding, and have warned North Carolina residents against travelling. 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… 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 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. 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.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall in eastern South Carolina
Tropical Storm Chantal rolled ashore early Sunday, July 6, along the eastern South Carolina coast with pounding rain that could trigger flash flooding. Chantal, the third tropical storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, could bring total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches − and localized amounts up to 6 inches − across portions of the coastal plains of the Carolinas, the National Hurricane Center said. "The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline," the center warned. Isolated tornadoes were also possible along the coast of eastern South Carolina and much of North Carolina, the center said. Where will the worst impacts of Chantal be felt? The circulation of Chantal could lead to dangers far from the storm's track in areas from Savannah, Georgia, to Jacksonville, Florida, such as rough surf and treacherous rip currents, Accuweather said. The storm's most intense winds should remain offshore, but risks remain, forecasters said. "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," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roy said. Tropical Storm Chantal tracker When did the 2025 hurricane season start? The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Chantal, which intensified into a tropical storm Saturday, followed two earlier tropicals storms in June: Andrea, which was the first named storm of the 2025 season, and the short-lived Barry. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 mph. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives How to prepare for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends.
