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Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the Southeast Coast
- On Friday evening, Tropical Depression Three developed offshore, approximately 150 miles away from Charleston, South Carolina, near the Southeast U.S. coastline.
- Hurricane Hunters identified a low-level closed circulation with sustained winds of 35 mph, leading to the issuance of a Tropical Storm Watch spanning from Edisto Beach up to Little River Inlet along the coast of South Carolina.
- The system is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Chantal on Saturday, make landfall near Charleston around midnight Saturday/Sunday, then move inland and dissipate by Sunday afternoon.
- Rainfall of 2-4 inches with localized amounts up to 6 inches will affect the Carolinas and Florida, while gusty winds, storm surge of 1 to 2 feet, and elevated rip currents threaten the Southeast coast.
- Most impacts will remain in the Carolinas with minor coastal flooding, localized flooding possible, and rip current risks high throughout the holiday weekend.
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