Update as of Saturday, July 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. (Final Update)
Road Conditions Map
Chantal has weakened to a Tropical Depression with maximum winds of 35 miles per hour (mph). Because of this, all Tropical Storm Warnings have ended. Heavy rain has moved out of the area and the threat of localized flooding has come to an end. Rough surf and hazardous maritime conditions continue to be a concern.
Key Points from National Weather Service-Wilmington (NWS-Wilmington)
Latest update as of Sunday, July 6 at 12 p.m. / Final update
- All Tropical Storm Warnings have been canceled.
- Strong rip currents and dangerous surf will continue for all area beaches today.
- Hazardous surf conditions may continue through early next week.
- Hazardous marine conditions continue as well.
Hazards Still in Effect
- High Risk of Rip Currents (Rip Currents Statement) in effect for all area beaches through this evening.
- A High Surf Advisory (for waves at or greater than 6 feet) continues for the northeastern South Carolina coastline and the Brunswick County coastline through this evening.
- A Small Craft Advisory is now in effect through this evening for all of our area's nearshore waters out 20 nautical miles.
Remain alert for updates from the NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and find the latest weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
This is the final planned update. Should additional updates become necessary concerning Chantal, Brunswick County will post them at brunswickcountync.gov/chantal.
Best Practices & Safety Reminders
- Register for the ReadyBrunswick emergency notification system
- Remain alert for updates from the NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and find the latest weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
- Have a plan. Know how you will keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe if flooding is forecast for your area. Make sure you consider your family’s unique needs, including anyone who needs medicine or medical equipment. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if you aren’t together should flooding start.
- Never drive on flooded or barricaded roads—TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
- Know how to report power outages and downed electrical lines to your electric provider. Visit their websites to learn how to report these hazards to Duke Energy Progress or Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC).
Find more preparedness information and resources at brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes