Tropical Storm Chantal: Strong winds and weather warnings in place; storm strengthens ahead of landfall in Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal strengthened slightly as it approached the southeastern U.S. coast, triggering weather alerts in South and North Carolina. Heavy rains are expected, posing a flash flood risk as the storm nears landfall. Chantal is forecast to weaken rapidly after making landfall in South Carolina, with significant rainfall anticipated in North Carolina through Monday.