Tropical Depression Nears Southeast Coast, Potentially Strengthening Before July 4th

A tropical depression off the Southeast coast has been designated as Tropical Depression Three and is expected to become Tropical Storm Chantal, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch along parts of South Carolina. The system is forecasted to bring heavy rains, with potential flooding and rainfall exceeding 5 inches in some areas, and is expected to weaken after landfall in the Carolinas. This marks the third named storm of the season, with impacts similar to Tropical Storm Colin last year.