Tropical Storm Chantal forms off South Carolina’s coast

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the South Carolina coast, leading to tropical storm warnings from the South Santee River to Cape Fear, North Carolina. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season with 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes, emphasizing potential heavy rainfall and flash flooding in affected areas.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The article explains that a storm named Chantal has formed near South Carolina, bringing warnings of heavy rain and strong winds, and it could become stronger before reaching the coast.

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