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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Chantal triggers life-threatening flash floods as storm pushes inland in North Carolina and Virginia
More than 5 million people are under flood alerts in North Carolina and Virginia Sunday with nearly 2 million under Flash Flood Warnings as Chantal makes landfall. Now a Tropical Depression, Chantal became the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season to hit the United States after it made landfall in South Carolina in the earliest hours of Sunday morning. 'At 811 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain in numerous locations across the warned area, including Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, and Mebane,' the National Weather Service said in an alert Sunday night. 'Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area,' the weather service said. 'Flash flooding is already occurring.' Chantal came ashore around 4 a.m. ET Sunday near Litchfield by the Sea, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center, about 10 to 20 miles south of Myrtle Beach. The tropical storm was packing sustained winds between 50 and 60 mph at landfall, with stronger gusts. Chantal is the third named storm of the Atlantic season — a mark usually hit around early August. While Chantal is the first of the season to impact the United States, it isn't a major threat to land, but will continue to drench parts of the Southeast and create risky beach conditions through Monday. The system deteriorated into a tropical depression late Sunday morning as it tracked deeper inland and farther north. Chantal could fully dissipate as early as Sunday evening, but some impacts will linger after that occurs. Despite Chantal's loss of tropical storm status, the system will still bring periods of heavy rain to the Carolinas and other parts of the mid-Atlantic. A level 2-of-4 risk of flooding rainfall is in place for portions of the Carolinas Sunday, according to the Weather Prediction Center. This rain will spread farther north early in the week. Chantal has dropped at least an inch of rain on parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina since it first formed and ultimately, 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in the Carolinas, with isolated amounts of up to 6 inches through Monday. Rough surf and rip currents will continue to plague much of the Carolina coastline and areas farther north through at least Monday. Outside of the Southeast, most of the country is having ideal conditions for July Fourth weekend, particularly in the Northeast and West, where calm, mostly clear skies are expected. The Southeast is likely to dry out by Tuesday. Texas and the Upper Midwest could continue to see strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail through the weekend. Torrential rainfall triggered deadly flooding in Texas early Friday morning as rivers rushed beyond their banks and flooded nearby campgrounds and homes.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Newsweek
North Carolina Flood Concerns Grow as Chantal Weakens
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After making landfall in eastern South Carolina early Sunday, Tropical Storm Chantal weakened to a tropical depression but continues to pose significant risks of flash flooding across central and eastern North Carolina. As of 11 a.m. ET, the system had moved approximately 80 miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina, packing sustained winds near 35 miles per hour as it drifted north at 9 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As the storm's intensity lessened, heavy rain and dangerous surf conditions remained a lingering threat from the coastal Carolinas as far north as the Mid-Atlantic states. The NHC canceled tropical storm warnings for the region but advised that rainfall totals could reach up to 6 inches in some pockets, increasing the threat for flash floods and dangerous travel conditions on Sunday and into Monday. Why It Matters While Chantal has weakened, hazards still remain for millions of people in the affected zone. Heavy rains on already saturated grounds heighten the risk of flash flooding, particularly near rivers and low-lying areas of North Carolina. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches—locally up to 6 inches—were forecast, potentially threatening property, infrastructure, and transportation. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) highlighted the continued "threat of flash flooding across nearby coastal plain" as a key concern, urging residents to heed local advisories. With flood warnings in effect, emergency management offices preemptively advised residents to avoid water-covered roads and monitor changing conditions, underscoring the vulnerability of the region during peak Atlantic hurricane season, now in its early active phase. What To Know Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, about 4 a.m. ET on Sunday, having tracked inland from the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph before weakening over land, according to the NHC. By mid-morning, Chantal had been downgraded to a depression as it slowed over the Carolinas but continued to dump heavy rain bands that stretched northward into eastern North Carolina, the Associated Press reported. The National Weather Service (NWS) and the WPC forecasted rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across the Carolinas, with local areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches. The heavy downpours—falling on already saturated soil—intensified the potential for flash flooding across river basins and urban zones. "These rainfall amounts may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Chantal is forecast to steadily weaken to a remnant low as it moves further inland through North Carolina by Monday morning" the WPC warned. Hazards from dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents extended along the Atlantic coastline from northern Florida through the Mid-Atlantic. Earlier, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division alerted residents to the possibility of "isolated tornadoes along the coast and of minor coastal flooding," the AP reported. As Chantal moved inland, the WPC highlighted a broader short-range forecast—daily thunderstorms and slow-moving weather systems threatened localized flooding outside the Carolinas, particularly in central Texas and the Great Plains. This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Chantal as it moves from South Carolina into central North Carolina on July 6. This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Chantal as it moves from South Carolina into central North Carolina on July 6. NOAA via AP What People Are Saying National Weather Service (NWS) said in a report Sunday: "Chantal now a Tropical Depression. Flash flood concerns continue across portions of central North Carolina into Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip currents conditions are expected to continue at beaches along the U.S. east coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states during the next day or so. Flood Watches and recovery continue across central Texas." The Weather Predication Center (WPC) said in a short-range discussion Sunday: "Bands of thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall continue across central/eastern North Carolina and into southern Virginia with a focus along an inland frontal boundary stretching from central North Carolina into south-central Virginia. A Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall remains in effect for this region as very heavy rainfall totals of 4-6", possibly higher, will bring the threat of scattered instances of flash flooding." What Happens Next The remnants of Chantal are expected to continue moving northeastward through North Carolina and toward southern Virginia by Monday. The risk of isolated heavy downpours and flash flooding will persist into Monday, even as the storm weakens further. Authorities anticipate continued hazardous surf and rip current conditions along the Atlantic coast for several days and urge residents and visitors to heed local warnings.
CBS News
10 hours ago
- CBS News
DeSantis, Florida lend support to Texas for flash flooding rescues, recovery efforts
As the death toll continues to climb and a dozen people remain missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country, Florida is lending its support and sending its hearts out to those impacted by the natural disaster. As of Sunday afternoon, CBS News reported that at least 70 people are dead after heavy rain brought flashing flooding to the Central Texas region, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly early Friday morning to the height of a two-story building. Officials said a dozen people are still missing from Camp Mystic, a children's summer camp located in Kerr County, at least 90 miles northwest of San Antonio. Among the dead are at least 38 adults and 21 children, with 18 of the adults and four of the children unidentified. As the Lone Star State continues rescues and recoveries, the Sunshine State has stepped up to lend a hand in its efforts. On Sunday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared on X that he has directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to deploy three swiftwater rescue teams through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to assist with response and recovery. "We're standing by to lend more help as requested," the Florida governor said. Across the political aisle, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava shared on X a similar sentiment to DeSantis, saying, "Our hearts are with the people of Texas." "As Florida sends crews to support the rescue efforts, Miami-Dade County stands at the ready to send support if needed," she said. President Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County on Sunday morning while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited the site of the summer camp for the first time. Although Kerr County was hit the hardest, at least seven others have been confirmed dead in different parts of Texas. Abbott signed an updated federal disaster declaration to include several other counties that have been impacted by storms.
