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

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL CONTINUES TO MOVE INLAND THROUGH NORTHEAST SOUTH
CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH 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 30
      miles northwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 34.0N 79.2W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Chantal is slowly moving northward through extreme
northeastern SC into southeastern NC. Periods of heavy rain could
produce localized flooding in areas of southeastern NC including
Columbus, Bladen, and Robeson County. Due to the slow movement of
Chantal, the potential for isolated flooding may continue through this
afternoon. Strong rip currents and dangerous surf are also expected,
even as the storm moves inland. Hazardous surf conditions are expected
to continue through early next week.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
northern Horry County in South Carolina and portions of southeast
North Carolina. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters
having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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 and dangerous surf are ongoing 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:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well
sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts.
If realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeast
North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well braced
against a tornado event having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case
you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

During the peak of the storm, keep your shoes on and rain gear handy.
Boots and tennis shoes offer the best foot protection if you become
unexpectedly exposed to the elements.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

* 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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