Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It's forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Sunday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states,

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the Carolinas. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the affected areas later Saturday.

MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall overnight Sunday in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, WMBF reports. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.