Current Snapshot

The Pacific Disaster Center’s (PDC Global) Saturday, July 5, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Activity Report…for the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of America

Current Tropical Cyclones:

Tropical Cyclone 03L (Chantal)…is located 240 south-southwest of Wilmington, NC

According to the NHC Advisory number 3A

DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL…TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE CAROLINA’S

The storm is moving slowly toward the north near 2 mph (4 km/h). A slow motion toward the north-northwest is expected to begin later today, followed by a turn to the northeast by Sunday night. On the forecast track, the center of Chantal is expected to move across the coast of South Carolina Sunday morning. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is expected before Chantal reaches the coast. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (115 km) primarily to the east of the center.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for… * South Santee River, SC to Cape Fear, NC

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for… * Edisto Beach to South Santee River, SC

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND 

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area beginning this evening and continuing into Sunday morning. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area beginning later today.

RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of the coastal plain of the Carolinas today through Monday. Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts to 6 inches, is expected. Resulting in an elevated risk for flash flooding.

STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide…

South Santee River, SC to Cape Fear, NC…1-3 ft
Edisto Beach, SC to South Santee River, SC…1-2 ft

SURF: The tropical storm is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents along the coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states during the next couple of days.