Tropical Storm Chantal forms off coast of the Carolinas, expected to strengthen before landfall
Summary
Tropical Storm Chantal has developed off the southeast coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for parts of the Carolinas, where storm conditions are expected. The storm is moving slowly and is predicted to strengthen before reaching South Carolina's coast.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Chantal formed near the southeast U.S. coast.
- The National Hurricane Center issued warnings for parts of the Carolinas.
- Storm conditions are expected later on Saturday in these areas.
- At 9 a.m. EDT, Chantal was about 150 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina.
- It was also about 240 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Chantal’s winds are currently 40 mph (65 kph).
- The storm is moving north at 2 mph (4 kph).
- Chantal is predicted to reach the South Carolina coast on Sunday morning.
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