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.

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

Chantal made landfall as a tropical storm early Sunday morning and will continue to bring rain and wind to the eastern Carolinas as it moves inland.