Tropical Storm Edouard could become a hurricane as it approaches Texas By Luís Henrique Costa
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Tropical Storm Edouard has the potential to intensify considerably and reach hurricane strength before reaching the northwest coast of the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The forecast indicates that the phenomenon will approach the region on September 1, 2026.
Hurricane and tropical storm warnings were issued for the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana, especially near the border between the two states.
Edouard’s intensification is driven by sea surface temperatures in this part of the Gulf, which are between 2 and 4 degrees above historical average. This factor contributes to the strengthening of the meteorological system.
The storm’s likely landfall is expected to occur near the Louisiana-Texas border around 1 pm Central Time (3 pm EDT) on September 1, 2026.
Edouard is expected to generate rainfall accumulations of between 75 and 150 millimeters, with peaks that could reach up to 225 millimeters in stretches of the upper Texas coast, extending into the central-eastern part of the state. Southwest Louisiana could see between 50 and 100 millimeters of precipitation.
The heaviest rains are still expected in more rural areas, located between Houston and Beaumont.
These volumes of rain can cause flash floods, especially in low-lying and urbanized regions. There is also the possibility of flooding in rivers.
Wind speeds of 110 kilometers per hour or greater are expected near the center of the storm at the time of landfall, with rapid weakening expected after the system moves inland.
A storm surge elevation of 3 to 5 feet is possible, affecting the area from High Island, Texas, to the Vermilion-Cameron Parish line, Louisiana.
There is a chance of one or two tornadoes forming during the afternoon and evening of September 1, 2026 in parts of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.
