Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
HOUSTON - Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has winds of between 39 and 73 mph.
If Edouard had been able to create winds of at least 74 mph, it would have been the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season.
Where is Tropical Storm Edouard?
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving onto land near the Texas-Lousiana state line and is forecast to continue moving nortwest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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What is the forecast track for Tropical Storm Edouard?
According to the NHC, Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to continue moving north-west through Wednesday morning before disppating.
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Are there any alerts for Tropical Storm Edouard?
A Tropical Storm Warning (red) has been issued for parts of the Texas coast from Port Bolivar to Louisiana.
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A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the Texas coast from High Island to Louisiana.
A Flood Watch has also been issued for much of Southeast Texas, including the Houston metro area.
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What impacts will Tropical Storm Edouard have on Texas?
The biggest impact on Texas from Tropical Storm Edouard will be in the form of heavy rain.
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has placed part of the Southeast Texas coast in a moderate (Level 3/4) risk of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Houston area is in a slight risk zone.
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The Source: Information in this story came from FOX Weather, the National Hurricane Center and the Weather Prediction Center.