Tropical Storm Warning Extended to Surf City, North Carolina – Conditions Expected to Begin Later Today

| July 5, 2025 @ 10:15 am

Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin later today along portions of the coastal Carolinas, and the Tropical Storm Warning has now been extended northward to Surf City, North Carolina. Tropical Storm Chantal is currently located near latitude 31.1 North and longitude 78.7 West, approximately 135 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and about 220 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Chantal is moving slowly to the north at 1 mph, and a turn toward the north-northwest is expected later today, followed by a turn to the northeast by Sunday night. The center of Chantal is forecast to move across the South Carolina coast on Sunday morning.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts, and some strengthening is expected before landfall. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center, mainly to the east. The estimated central pressure is 1007 MB. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area beginning this evening and continuing through Sunday morning, while conditions are possible in the watch area later today.

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated amounts up to 6 inches, is expected across the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday, which may result in flash flooding. Storm surge flooding is also possible, with water levels reaching 1 to 3 feet above ground from South Santee River, South Carolina to Surf City, North Carolina, and 1 to 2 feet from Edisto Beach to South Santee River.

Isolated tornadoes may occur tonight into Sunday along the coasts of eastern South Carolina and much of North Carolina. Additionally, dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents are expected along the coastline from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic through the next few days. Residents along the southeast coast should closely monitor updates and be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Category: ALL POSTS, Severe Weather, Tropical

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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