
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The storm’s center was about 65 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday night, and 120 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Main Idea: Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the Southeast U.S. coast and was expected to bring heavy rain and flash flood risk to the Carolinas.
Key Points:
Tropical Storm Chantal could bring flash flooding, road closures, and damage to homes and small businesses in the Carolinas.
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