Tropical Cyclone Watch/Warning Break Points
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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Chantal Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL032025
448 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

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Charleston-
448 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Charleston
    - McClellanville
    - Edisto Island

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical
          storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
        - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials.
        - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional wind impacts expected.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat from storm surge is diminishing as flood
          waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when moving
          about. Do not enter flooded areas.
        - ACT: Exercise safety.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous
          assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from heavy rainfall.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous
          assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - https://weather.gov/chs
    - https://ready.gov/hurricanes
    - https://www.charlestoncounty.org

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