Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain to the region
Tropical Storm Edouard struck Texas on Tuesday, with forecasts calling for up to 9 inches of rain, storm surge of up to 3 feet and winds near 60 mph through Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Edouard moved ashore on Tuesday afternoon, affecting southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Meteorologists expect storm surge heights of 1 to 3 feet and sustained winds reaching about 60 mph. The National Weather Service warned that isolated tornadoes could develop in parts of the affected area later Tuesday.
The primary hazard is heavy rainfall, with coastal Texas projected to receive two to four inches and locations north of Houston potentially seeing six to nine inches through Wednesday. Officials said the precipitation could trigger flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and urban neighborhoods.
Residents in the path of the storm were urged to monitor updates and prepare for possible flooding and wind damage.