Heavy rain is predicted across portions of the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday. Two to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected.

Tropical Storm Chantal has grown slightly in strength as it nears the southeast U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center issued warnings for parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in South Carolina early Sunday morning as officials warn of flash flooding and "life threatening" surf and rip currents as the storm system moves inland