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Tropical Storm Chantal Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL032025
814 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL WILL APPROACH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST
TONIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal
      Horry

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 240 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 190
      miles south of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 30.9N 79.0W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North or 005 degrees at 2 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Chantal will approach the South Carolina coast
tonight, strengthening into a tropical storm before landfall. The
largest impact on the Carolinas will be locally heavy rainfall with
potential for isolated flooding Saturday night through Sunday. Strong
rip currents and dangerous surf are also expected, mainly today and
Sunday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts areas east of I-95. 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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts along and west of I-95.

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

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. Potential impacts in this area
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.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. 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.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast
North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.

Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.

Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.

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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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