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Tropical depression forms in Gulf; forecast to become Edouard

Tropical depression forms in Gulf; forecast to become Edouard

The system is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Edouard later Aug. 31.
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Tropical Storm Edouard path tracker: See where the storm is headed

Tropical Storm Edouard path tracker: See where the storm is headed

Tropical Storm Edouard has triggered hurricane watches and warnings along the northwestern Gulf Coast after forming on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Is a hurricane coming to Texas? The latest on Tropical Storm Edouard

Is a hurricane coming to Texas? The latest on Tropical Storm Edouard

Edouard is forecast to make landfall in southeast Texas today, bringing flooding rain of up to 9 inches, storm surge and possible tornadoes.
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Tropical Disturbance in Northern Gulf May Bring Rain to Texas

Tropical Disturbance in Northern Gulf May Bring Rain to Texas

A tropical disturbance located over the northern Gulf of Mexico, south of the Florida Panhandle and Mississippi, is showing signs of increased organization, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM CDT, satellite imagery and wind data indicate the system has developed deep convection near its broad circulation. The NHC reports a 50% probability of further development, with the potential for a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm to form before the system reaches the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts on Tuesday or Tuesday evening. The system is being steered westward by a heat dome currently centered over the middle Mississippi Valley, with forecasts suggesting it will eventually curve northwest into north-central Texas later in the week.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Threatens Texas and Louisiana Coasts

Tropical Storm Edouard Threatens Texas and Louisiana Coasts

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch for parts of Texas and Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Edouard is the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is currently moving west-northwest at 8 mph (12.9 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64.4 km/h). Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches (76 to 152 mm) is expected across Texas, with isolated areas receiving up to 9 inches (229 mm). Southwestern Louisiana could see 2 to 3 inches (51 to 76 mm). A storm surge watch is also in effect, with water levels potentially reaching 5 feet (1.5 meters) above ground level in some coastal areas.
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Tropical Storm Edouard forms near Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Edouard forms near Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana
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Tropical Disturbance Forms Over Northern Gulf, Expected to Impact Texas

Tropical Disturbance Forms Over Northern Gulf, Expected to Impact Texas

Forecasters are closely monitoring a strong tropical wave that has developed over the northern Gulf of Mexico, south of the Florida Panhandle and Mississippi. Satellite imagery and wind data from Sunday indicate that the system has become more organized since Saturday, with deep convection forming near and just south of a broad circulation. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that atmospheric conditions in the northern Gulf, characterized by low wind shear, are conducive to further development over the next couple of days. The probability of this system developing into a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm before reaching the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts by Tuesday or Tuesday evening is currently at 50 percent. The low-pressure system is being steered westward by the flow along the southern periphery of a large heat dome covering much of the south-central and southeastern U.S. The heat dome's center recently shifted from Oklahoma to the middle Mississippi Valley.
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Stressful Heat Returns to Wilmington, N.C., with Limited Tropical Activity

Stressful Heat Returns to Wilmington, N.C., with Limited Tropical Activity

A high-pressure system is set to dominate the Cape Fear region this week, bringing intense heat and limited storm activity. According to WECT, heat index values are expected to reach 105°F+ (40.5°C+) on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with minimal chances of cooling storms. Meanwhile, in the tropics, Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the northern Gulf of Mexico is forecast to briefly develop into Tropical Storm Edouard before making landfall along the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coast by Tuesday. Additionally, the remnants of Dolly may redevelop over the Florida Straits later in the week, though no direct threats to the Carolinas are anticipated. (Source time: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:16:29 GMT)
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Tropical storm threat rises for Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast

Tropical storm threat rises for Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center is watching several tropical disturbances that could bring rain to parts of the U.S.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Approaches Gulf Coast, Hurricane Watch Issued

Tropical Storm Edouard Approaches Gulf Coast, Hurricane Watch Issued

Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is advancing toward the northwestern Gulf Coast. As of August 31, 2026, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a hurricane watch for areas near the Louisiana/Texas state line, where the storm is expected to approach landfall on the afternoon of September 1. Edouard is currently producing maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and is located approximately 125 miles southeast of Cameron, Louisiana, and 155 miles southeast of Port Arthur, Texas. The storm is moving through an area of warm Gulf waters and low wind shear, conditions that could allow for further strengthening. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line in Louisiana, with storm surge warnings predicting water levels of 2 to 4 feet in some areas.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Prompts Watches and Warnings Along Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Edouard Prompts Watches and Warnings Along Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Edouard continues to develop in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue multiple watches and warnings for coastal areas. As of 7:52 AM EDT on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the storm is generating strong winds and potential storm surges. The advisory highlights the approximate extent of tropical cyclone wind and surge impacts, with specific warnings issued for parts of Louisiana and Texas. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay updated with the latest advisories for precise details on the storm's trajectory and intensity.
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Hurricane center tracking 2 systems, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly

Hurricane center tracking 2 systems, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly

When is Atlantic hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, with the most tropical activity typically between August and October.