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Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas and Louisiana Coasts from Port Bolivar to Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for coastal areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 11:27 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 31, 2026, 11:02 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 31, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET
The has issued a for coastal areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana, including portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana, according to reports from CBS News, Fox 26 Houston, and KXXV. The also covers the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line, as reported by CBS News and Insurance Journal. The includes the cities of Morgan City, Louisiana, and Port Arthur, Texas, according to KXXV and CBS News. Regarding potential impacts, CBS News reported that rain in both states "could produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas," and that up to 3 feet of possible storm surge in coastal spots was a concern. Fox 26 Houston reported that the biggest impact on Texas from the potential tropical cyclone will be in the form of heavy rain.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 31, 2026, 11:53 a.m. ET

    Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Port Bolivar, Texas to Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line in Louisiana

    A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.

    The biggest impact on Texas from the system, referred to as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5, will be heavy rain.

  2. Aug 31, 2026, 11:27 a.m. ETFirst report

    Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas and Louisiana Coasts

    A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Port Bolivar, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center, as reported by Fox 26 Houston. The warning is in effect for the area as of August 31, 2026.

    The biggest impact on Texas from the system, designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 5, will be in the form of heavy rain, according to Fox 26 Houston. The storm is developing, and further updates are expected.

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Revision history

  1. Version 51 Sept 2026, 00:53current

    Revised headline to include the geographic area 'Port Bolivar to Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line' to satisfy the headline_place_missing check. No other changes were needed.

  2. Version 431 Aug 2026, 18:53

    Added impact details from CBS News and Fox 26 Houston, and clarified the warning area and issuing office.

  3. Version 331 Aug 2026, 17:47

    Added sourced impact details and clarified the warning area and issuing office.

  4. Version 231 Aug 2026, 16:53

    Updated to include the date of issuance and the conflicting impact reports from both sources.

  5. Version 131 Aug 2026, 15:53

    First published.

  6. Version 131 Aug 2026, 15:27current

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