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From AP.com: Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas
Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas
Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeastern U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the Carolinas. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the affected areas later Saturday. The NHC says the storm’s center is expected to move across the coast of South Carolina late Saturday or early Sunday. Some additional strengthening is forecast before Chantal landfall. Heavy rain is predicted across portions of the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday. Two to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected. The rain could cause flash flooding.



