Tropical Storm Edouard moves ashore Gulf Coast near Texas‑Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Edouard reached the Gulf Coast near Johnson Bayou in southwestern Louisiana and then tracked westward into southeastern Texas, carrying sustained winds of about 60 mph. The system is expected to weaken to a tropical depression as it moves inland. Moisture from the warm Gulf may produce several inches of rain, prompting flash‑flood warnings along the coast. A hurricane watch remains in effect for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts, and three liquefied natural gas vessels stayed docked at a Texas export terminal while four others remained offshore.
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Why it matters
Heavy rain and coastal flooding could affect residents and disrupt shipping and energy operations along the Gulf Coast.
How this story developed
- Aug 31 Tropical storm warning issued for Louisiana and Texas coasts as system nears Gulf
- Aug 31 The UN says a rapidly intensifying El Niño may become the strongest in 70 years, raising the risk of droughts, floods and heat worldwide through early 2027.
- Sep 1 Edouard was upgraded from a depression to a tropical storm and now carries a hurricane watch for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
- Sep 1 Edouard reached the Gulf Coast near Johnson Bayou and tracked westward into southeastern Texas.
- Sep 3 UN says the El Niño is expected to remain in place until February 2027.
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