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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a
depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding
as it makes its way through central North Carolina toward
south-central Virginia.
Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, at
about 4 a.m. EDT Sunday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami
said. At 5 p.m., it was located about 65 miles (105 kilometers)
south-southwest of Raleigh, North Carolina, and was moving
north-northeast at 10 mph (17 kph) with maximum sustained winds
of 30 mph (45 kph).
The system was expected to turn more to the northeast late
Sunday as it weakens over North Carolina but may strengthen
slightly as it approaches the Virginia Capes on Monday. Flood
watches were issued for central North Carolina and south-central
Virginia through Monday, with total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (5
to 10 centimeters) and local amounts up to 6 inches (15
centimeters) that could lead to flash flooding, the hurricane
center said.
Forecasters said dangerous surf and rip currents at beaches from
northeastern Florida to the mid-Atlantic states are expected to
last for the next couple of days.
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