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Forbes
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Forbes
Tropical Storm Chantal Has Formed - Where Is It Headed?
Tropical Storm Chantal on the morning of July 5, 2025. Breaking News Tropical Storm Chantal, the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed off the coast of South Carolina. At 8 EDT on July 5, 2025, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was slowly drifting north at 2 mph. Here are the latest details about the storm as we move further into the July 4th weekend. Tropical Storm Chantal formed on July 5, 2025. While many people vacationing along the Georgia and South Carolina coast may be surprised by Tropical Storm Chantal, we have been signaling all week that this storm would likely form. On Thursday, I wrote in this very platform, 'If this low forms and overperforms to reach named status, it would be called Chantal.' Tropical storm watches were issued on the 4th of July, and the system is expected to make landfall Saturday or early Sunday perhaps just south of the border between South Carolina and North Carolina. If there is one surprising aspect, we typically do not expect the third named storm to form in the Atlantic basin until early August. At the time of writing on Saturday morning, the National Hurricane Center advisory stated, 'A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…* South Santee River, SC to Cape Fear, NC…. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…* Edisto Beach to South Santee River, SC.' A warning means conditions are expected in the next 12 to 24 hours. Rainfall potential with Tropical Storm Chantal. The most dangerous aspects of this particularly storm will be rainfall. Between 2 and 6 inches of rainfall could fall from Charleston, South Carolina to Hatteras, North Carolina. Locations near the border of the Carolinas could also deal with flash flooding so be prepared. Rip current risks with Tropical Storm Chantal. I am always concerned about the rip current hazard with these types of storms too. NOAA has placed the portions of coastal Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina under a 'high' rip current risk. It is also important to remind readers that tropical storm winds or gusts can extend well away from the center of the storm. Once the storm moves inland, it should weaken, but lingering rainfall in the region. Probability of tropical storm winds.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Map: Here's the forecast path of Tropical Storm Chantal
Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the coast of the Carolinas this weekend, and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region as it approaches landfall Topical storm watches are in effect for much of the South Carolina coast from Edisto Beach north, and extends into North Carolina to Bald Head Island. Here's the latest forecast track from the National Hurricane Center:
CBC
03-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec
Environment Canada lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec on Wednesday night. While the warning has been lifted, storm watches for the area were still in effect as of 10 p.m. Watches are issued when there is the potential for severe weather, while a warning is issued when that weather is occurring or imminent. Watch for the latest updates here, as conditions can change quickly. Earlier in the day, the agency warned of potential strong winds, heavy rain and toonie-size hail. The storm could bring power outages and cause damage to roofs, fences and trees. Hail could also cause damage or injury. Emergency Management Ontario recommends taking cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Weather alert issued as storm system moves through region
Severe thunderstorm alerts issued for York Region and parts of Simcoe County on Wed., July 2, 2025. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm alert on Wednesday for parts of York Region and Simcoe County, with gusty winds and the possibility of hail. According to the national weather agency, the storm system moving through areas south of Barrie, including Newmarket, Georgina, Innisfil, and surrounding areas, has the capability to produce strong wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour and nickel-sized hail. The system is expected to hit Wednesday afternoon and persist into the evening as the storm moves east. Local utility outages are possible in these types of storms.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
EXTENDED: Twister forms near Lucan, Ont.
Kitchener Watch Video from the Northern Tornadoes Project shows a funnel cloud formation near Lucan, Ont. on June 30, 2025.
