Tropical Storm Chantal began to weaken as it barreled inland across South Carolina early Sunday, July 6, after making landfall, though the storm still brought a threat of flash flooding, possible tornadoes and dangerous rip current conditions.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service said Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to move across the coast of South Carolina on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in South Carolina early Sunday morning as officials warn of flash flooding and "life threatening" surf and rip currents as the storm system moves inland