Tropical Storm Chantal Approaches South Carolina Amid Funding Cuts, Data Disputes
Tropical Storm Chantal, which formed off the coast of South Carolina, was forecast to make landfall in the Carolinas early Sunday, triggering tropical storm warnings in the area. The National Hurricane Center predicted the storm would hit between Charleston, South Carolina, and Cape Fear, North Carolina, bringing maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Heavy rainfall, potential flash flooding, gusty winds, and high rip currents were expected across the Carolinas through Monday, with total rainfall amounts between two and four inches, with local amounts up to six inches. The storm is anticipated to rapidly weaken after landfall, but the South Carolina Emergency Management Division stated it would begin impacting the state Saturday.
John Q. Hosedrinker