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Tropical Storm Edouard Forecast to Strengthen Before Texas Landfall

The National Hurricane Center warns of heavy rain and strong winds as Edouard approaches the Texas coast.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 7:56 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 1, 2026, 8:26 a.m. ETUpdated Sep 1, 2026, 8:41 a.m. ET
is expected to bring tropical-storm-force gusts and heavy rainfall to parts of the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts, according to the . The storm is forecast to make landfall on the Texas coast late Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the potential for significant strengthening before arrival, the center said. Wind gusts exceeding 75 mph could occur within a few hours after landfall, potentially causing damaging winds in localized areas, the reported. However, the primary concern is heavy rainfall, with 3 to 6 inches generally expected, up to 9 inches on the upper Texas Coast, and as much as 3 inches in parts of southwest Louisiana. Localized heavy rain may continue Wednesday and possibly into Thursday in eastern Texas, the center said. The issued a effective from midnight to noon Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for areas including High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana; Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana; Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula; and southeast Texas, including Houston. The expires at noon Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Despite ongoing drought, intense rain bands could cause flash flooding, particularly in the Houston metro area, according to the center.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 1, 2026, 8:23 a.m. ET

    Tropical Storm Edouard Flood Watch Extended Through Tuesday Noon

    The National Hurricane Center has extended a flood watch for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts, now in effect until noon Tuesday, June 16, according to hindustantimes.com. The watch, which began at midnight Monday, now runs longer than initially issued.

    The watch covers areas from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, and from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana, including Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula, as well as southeast Texas, including Houston. Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with amounts of 3 to 6 inches generally, up to 9 inches on the upper Texas Coast, and up to 3 inches in parts of southwest Louisiana. Localized heavy rainfall may continue Wednesday and possibly Thursday in eastern Texas, potentially causing flash flooding, especially in the Houston metro area, despite ongoing drought conditions.

    Tropical-storm-force gusts are anticipated along the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts for several hours around landfall Tuesday, with winds possibly beginning before the morning commute. Gusts exceeding 75 mph could occur within a few hours after landfall, leading to localized damaging winds. The National Hurricane Center cautions that Edouard could strengthen significantly before reaching the Texas coast later tonight.

  2. Sep 1, 2026, 8:07 a.m. ET

    Tropical Storm Edouard Warning for Texas and Louisiana Coasts Until Tuesday Noon

    The National Hurricane Center has issued a warning for Tropical Storm Edouard, which has developed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen before reaching the Texas coast later tonight, according to hindustantimes.com. The warning is in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for areas from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, and from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana, as well as Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula, and southeast Texas including Houston. The warning expires at 12:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

    Certain areas along the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts are anticipated to experience tropical-storm-force gusts for several hours surrounding landfall, with winds possibly beginning before the morning commute. Wind gusts exceeding 75 mph could occur within a few hours after landfall, leading to potentially damaging winds in localized areas. However, the primary concern is heavy rainfall, with amounts of 3 to 6 inches generally expected, up to 9 inches on the upper Texas Coast, and as much as 3 inches in parts of southwest Louisiana. Localized heavy rain may continue with the remnant low on Wednesday and possibly into Thursday in eastern Texas. Despite the ongoing drought, intense rain bands could cause flash flooding, particularly in the Houston metro region, hindustantimes.com reported.

  3. Sep 1, 2026, 7:56 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Watch for Texas and Louisiana Coasts Extended Through Tuesday Noon

    Tropical Storm Edouard has developed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen before reaching the Texas coast later tonight, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is forecast to bring tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall to parts of Texas and Louisiana.

    The NHC has issued a warning for areas from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, and from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana. The warning is in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, meaning it lifts at noon on Tuesday. Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula, as well as southeast Texas including Houston, are also under the warning.

    According to the NHC, certain areas along the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts may experience tropical-storm-force gusts for several hours around landfall, with winds possibly beginning before the morning commute. Wind gusts exceeding 75 mph could occur within a few hours after landfall, leading to potentially damaging winds in localized areas. However, the primary concern is heavy rainfall, with amounts generally of 3 to 6 inches expected, though the upper Texas Coast could see up to 9 inches, and parts of southwest Louisiana up to 3 inches. Localized heavy rain may continue with the remnant low on Wednesday and possibly into Thursday in eastern Texas. Despite ongoing drought, intense rain bands could cause flash flooding, especially in the Houston metro area.

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