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Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall in South Carolina

Tropical Storm Chantal was forecast to make landfall in South Carolina early Sunday, expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Carolinas. 

Chantal became a tropical storm Saturday morning about 150 miles off the coast of South Carolina, prompting tropical storm warnings for portions of the Carolinas.

The Miami-based National Hurricane Center forecasted Chantal to make landfall between Charleston, South Carolina and Cape Fear, North Carolina, early Sunday morning. Forecasters said the storm is expected to turn to the northeast by Sunday night and the center of Chantal is expected to move across the coast of South Carolina that day.

As of 11 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, Chantal had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving north at about 8 mph. It was centered about 65 miles east of Charleston.   

Residents across Bihar are currently facing intense heat, with temperatures staying high and little relief expected until April 5. However, according to the India Meteorological Department, a sudden weather shift is likely from April 6, bringing thunderstorms, rain, and lightning across several districts.

An Orange Alert has been issued for districts like Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, and Aurangabad, indicating potentially severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, Yellow Alerts cover major regions including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Gaya.

Strong winds of 50–60 km/h, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes are expected, with the impact likely to continue for 3–4 days.

Current Situation:

Maximum temperatures have touched 38.4°C in several districts

Nights remain unusually warm

Dry conditions dominating most regions

Growing Concern: The heatwave is also impacting groundwater levels, with declines reported in over 20 districts. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and a key review meeting is scheduled in Patna on April 11.

Update: Onondaga County under a winter storm watch from Monday to Wednesday — gusts as high as 45 mph

Stormy weather is expected across Abu Dhabi this week, with rain, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms forecast over the coming days.

Residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions, especially when traveling or making outdoor plans.

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