The US National Hurricane Center said on Sunday that tropical storm Chantal has made landfall, and is now moving inland into the eastern state of South Carolina.
The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.
Chantal is expected to turn northward and then northeastward over the next 24 hours, according to the forecaster.
Rapid weakening is expected, though flash flooding remains a threat, NHC said.
South Carolina's Emergency Management division warned residents of the possibility of "minor coastal flooding" and tornadoes along the coast, as well as warned drivers to avoid areas where flooding occured.
Above-average hurricane season expected
The Atlantic hurricane season began in June and will continue through November, according to the New York Times.
The region has experienced two tropical storms so far: Andrea, which made landfall on June 24, and Barry, which made landfall last week.
Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.