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“Hurricane Gabrielle Explodes Into a Major Storm — And It Might Not Be Alone in the Atlantic 🌊⚠️” See more

A strong coastal storm is sweeping into New York, bringing heavy rain, powerful winds up to 60 mph, and coastal flooding through Monday evening. 🌊

Low-lying areas near the waterfront could see 1–2 feet of water, so residents are advised to move vehicles to higher ground and stay indoors during high tides.

💨 Expect:

Intense rain and wind gusts

Possible power outages

Flooded roads and basements

⚠️ Stay safe, NYC — avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor items, and keep an eye on local alerts.

tropical storm chantal

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

The storm’s center was about 65 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday night, and 120 miles south-southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 50 mph, and it was moving north at 8 mph.

Rain bands from Chantal were moving over the coast, the hurricane center said, and the storm’s center was expected to move over South Carolina overnight or early Sunday with flash floods an increasing concern. The storm was expected to weaken rapidly after landfall.

Heavy rain was forecast for the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday — total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches — threatening flash flooding.