T ropical Storm Chantal began to weaken as it barreled inland across South Carolina early Sunday, July 6, after making landfall, though the storm still brought a threat of flash flooding, possible tornadoes and dangerous rip current conditions.

T ropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina early Sunday morning and is moving inland, bringing with it heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

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.