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Tropical Storm Chantal strengthens off South Carolina coast

Saturday Morning Weather Webcast
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Tropical Depression Three has strengthened to become Tropical Storm Chantal.

Chantal is centered about 150 miles south southeast of Charleston.

On the forecast track, the center of Chantal is expected to move across the coast of South Carolina Sunday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph with higher gusts.

Some additional strengthening is expected before Chantal reaches the coast.