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Several parts of North Carolina and Georgia faced severe flash floods on Wednesday, with radars indicating a possible tornado approaching Durham. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings across central NC and metro Atlanta. Locals said some of them were stranded in cars and roads filled up with water.
A tornado warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in effect until 2:15 p.m. The warning is for Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties.
Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, at approximately 4 a.m. July 6 and is moving inland over northeastern South Carolina.
UPDATE: Tornado warning previously issued for Eastern North Carolina will expire at 2:15 p.m. By NC Weather Bot. Updated July 6, 2025 2:29 PM.
Tropical Storm Chantal brought a handful of tornadoes to North Carolina on Sunday even as flooding also took a toll on communities. The National Weather Service estimates four tornadoes touched down in the state, meteorologist Dan Leins said.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tropical storm warnings for coastal New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. NWS says the storm will bring threats of gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized storm surges.
A tropical storm warning remains in effect from the South Santee River, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Peak winds in the area are forecast to be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. About an hour after making landfall, Chantal had weakened, with sustained winds then up to 50 mph.
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Storms from Tropical Depression Chantal hit North Carolina, causing power outages, flooding, and damage. Flood watches stay in place through Monday.
Between 1 to 2 inches of rain will fall across most of central North Carolina, with 2 to 5+ inches of rain possible in the highest totals.
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