Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing heavy rains to northeastern South Carolina as it moves north. The National Hurricane Center issued tropical storm warnings for parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.

Heavy rain is predicted across portions of the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday. Two to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected.

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way into central and eastern North Carolina.