© Associated PressTropical Storm Chantal off the eastern coast of the United States on July 5, 2025.
Tropical Storm Chantal slammed into the Southeast early Sunday - pelting the Carolinas with 60 mph winds, torrential rain, and "life-threatening" rip currents, the National Hurricane Center said.
The storm could dump up to 6 inches of rain in a very short time span — bringing a risk of deadly flash floods.
The fast-moving storm made landfall 75 miles east of Charleston, SC, and 85 miles southwest of Wilmington, NC, around 4 a.m., according to the hurricane center.
The storm is pushing north at 8 mph.
"Life-threatening" surf and rip currents are expected along the east coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic over the next day or so, according to the center.
South Carolina's Emergency Management division also earlier warned residents of the possibility of isolated tornadoes along the coast and minor flooding.
Tropical Storm warnings are in effect across both states, and authorities have urged drivers to steer clear of flooded roads and heed barricades.
© Fox WeatherTropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the Carolinas, July 6, 2025
Chantal is expected to weaken rapidly as it churns inland.
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