Tropical Storm Chantal downgraded to tropical depression

Tropical Storm Chantal has been downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, with maximum sustained winds reduced to 35 mph. The storm is expected to dissipate later today, bringing 2 to 4 inches of rain, potential flash flooding, and minor storm surges along the Carolina coastline.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Tropical Storm Chantal has weakened to a tropical depression after hitting South Carolina, bringing heavy rain and possible flooding to parts of North Carolina.

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