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Tropical Storm Chantal Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL032025
455 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL MOVING INLAND INTO NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Horry,
      Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal
      New Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Inland Georgetown

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 10
      miles west-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.6N 79.1W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Chantal will make landfall shortly along the
northeast South Carolina coastline. The main impact for the Carolinas
will be locally heavy rainfall with potential for isolated flooding
through this afternoon. Strong rip currents and dangerous surf are
also expected, with hazardous surf conditions continuing through early
next week.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across northeast SC and southeast NC. Potential
impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
      places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
      and ditches may overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
      spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
      submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
      lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
    - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.


* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Life-threatening rip currents possible at all area beaches today. High
surf forecasted for the beaches of northeast SC and Brunswick county
through this evening, with breaking wave heights of six feet likely and
minor beach erosion possible.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be
      blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or
      weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway
      signs will be damaged.
    - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
      within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
      conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
      on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder preparedness
      actions during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across northeast South Carolina and southeast North Carolina.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Localized inundation and minor overwash are possible, mainly
      along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas
      along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may
      also be impacted.
    - Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become
      covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous
      in places where the surge covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in vulnerable
      locations along the oceanfront.
    - Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
      possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not
      properly secured.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused
on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter.
Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.

If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of
the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates.
Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it
resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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