Tropical Storm Edouard Threatens Texas and Louisiana with Heavy Rain and Winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring significant rainfall and gusty winds to parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm, which became the fifth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is currently located over 100 miles south of the southwest Louisiana coast. It is moving west-northwest and is forecast to make landfall in eastern Texas on Tuesday afternoon or evening. Rainfall totals of 3-6 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 9 inches along the upper Texas coast. A hurricane watch has been issued from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, with tropical storm warnings in effect for other coastal areas. A storm surge warning is also in place, with surges of up to 5 feet possible.