Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing heavy rains to northeastern South Carolina as it moves north. The National Hurricane Center issued tropical storm warnings for parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.

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 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