Tropical Storm Edouard has developed in the Gulf, and the National Hurricane Center cautions about major strengthening before its arrival on the Texas coast later tonight.
Tropical Storm Edouard: What will be the impact?
Generally, rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are anticipated, although the upper Texas Coast may experience up to 9 inches. Certain regions in southwest Louisiana could receive as much as 3 inches of rain. The compact nature of this system may enable it to intensify beyond current predictions. However, rainfall is anticipated to have the most significant effect. However, the primary concern associated with this system is the heavy rainfall expected, affecting both coastal regions and, to a degree, areas further inland, particularly in eastern Texas .
Localized heavy rainfall may continue with the remnant low on Wednesday, and possibly extend into Thursday in eastern Texas.
Moreover. coastal regions could experience storm surges of 3 to 5 feet, along with the possibility of strong winds, The Weather Channel reported. There is a potential for flooding due to significant rainfall in these regions. The storm is expected to be short-lived, it will produce heavy rainfall leading to flooding in parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana , including the Houston metropolitan area . It may also affect regions as far north as Dallas. A flood watch remains active for southeast Texas , including Houston, until Wednesday morning.
