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5:30 PM SATURDAY TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL UPDATE TROPICAL STORM WARNING in effect for the Grand Strand. Chantal has shown little change in organization today and remains a 45 mph tropical storm. A slight uptick in strength is possible this evening before it makes landfall late tonight or early Sunday morning somewhere in Charleston and Georgetown County. Once inland, it will gradually weaken. Bottom line—no changes to my earlier forecast. Here’s what I’m expecting: 🌧 RAIN – Scattered showers and storms will become more numerous late tonight into early Sunday morning. From mid-morning through the afternoon, rain and storms will be more hit-or-miss. Some areas could see heavy downpours and localized flooding. Rainfall totals east of I-95 may reach 2 to 4 inches, with lower amounts expected farther west. Drier and more typical summer weather returns Monday and continues through much of next week. 💨 WIND – Winds will increase late Saturday night and peak Sunday morning, with gusts up to 40 mph near the coast and around 30 mph farther inland. While windy, these speeds typically do not cause damage, so no significant wind impacts are anticipated. 🌪 TORNADO – While the tornado risk for the eastern half of our viewing area from late Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon is very low, it’s not zero. Make sure you have a way to receive warnings, just in case. 🌊 COASTAL CONDITIONS – The rip current risk remains high Saturday night and Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is also possible around high tide Sunday. I’ll be with you all night long so check back often for updates.

8 AM SATURDAY TROPICAL UPDATE TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL FORMS As far as tropical storms go, this system is expected to remain weak. Rounds of heavy rain are likely tonight into Sunday with minor flooding possible in poor drainage and low lying areas. The winds will be gusty as well but not damaging. There is no tornado threat. Dangerous conditions at the beach with a high rip current risk today through Sunday. FULL UPDATE coming before noon.