Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall along the South Carolina coast, impacting regions from Grand Strand to Charleston with winds reaching up to 50 mph and heavy rainfall. As the first system to significantly affect the U.S. this hurricane season, it poses serious dangers, including flash flood risks in central North Carolina and potential impacts across Maryland. Residents of affected areas should prepare for rainy conditions and monitor forecasts as Chantal continues to push inland, while tropical storm warnings have been issued for coastal regions. The system is expected to weaken but could still bring significant rainfall across multiple states, leading to hazardous travel conditions, especially during the busy holiday weekend.