Tropical Storm Chantal's path updated: Where is the storm and when will it hit Carolinas; flash floods expected

Tropical Storm Chantal, the third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed off the southeast US coast on Saturday

Published on: Jul 6, 2025, 04:43:25 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tropical Storm Chantal, the third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed off the southeast US coast on Saturday and is set to make landfall near Charleston to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, late in the night or early Sunday morning, according to storm forecast.

This image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Chantal forming off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday (AP)

With maximum sustained winds of 40–50 mph and heavy rainfall expected to cause flash flooding, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) have issued warnings.

Updated Path of Tropical Storm Chantal

As of 8 AM EDT, Chantal was located 150 miles south-southeast of Charleston, moving north at 2 mph.

The NHC forecasts a north-northwest trajectory on Saturday, shifting northeast by Sunday night, with landfall expected near Charleston to Myrtle Beach by midnight to early Sunday.

Chantal strengthened from Tropical Depression Three on Saturday morning, reaching 40 mph sustained winds, with some models predicting a peak of 50 mph before landfall.

Forecast Path

Saturday, July 5: Outer rain bands impact central Florida, eastern Georgia, and coastal Carolinas, with tropical storm conditions (winds ≥39 mph) starting Saturday evening in Roswell, Georgia, NWS noted.

Sunday, July 6: Center moves ashore in South Carolina, tracking northeast through North Carolina and Virginia.

Impact on South Carolina

Tropical Storm Warnings were issued from South Santee River to Cape Fear in North Carlina, with conditions expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

Chantal is expected to bring 2–4 inches of rain across the coastal Carolinas, with 4–6 inches possible near Myrtle Beach to Wilmington, and isolated areas up to 6–8 inches. The NWS Wilmington warns of moderate flooding east of I-95, potentially causing road closures and requiring rescues or evacuations.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster urged residents to monitor forecasts and follow SCEMD updates, tweeting, “A potential tropical storm may show up for the weekend, starting tomorrow. Time to pay attention. #TeamSC."

NHC said: “Chantal’s slow movement increases flash flood risks, with 2–6 inches of rain expected, especially between Charleston and Hatteras. Prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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