Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way into central and eastern North Carolina. Chantal

Tropical storm warnings were extended up to Surf City, North Carolina, as Tropical Storm Chantal churned off the coast of the southeastern U.S. on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical 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.