Overview
- Edouard formed in the northern Gulf and is forecast to make landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border on Tuesday afternoon, with the center expected to reach the coast within hours of that window.
- The National Hurricane Center says the storm could strengthen quickly over the warm Gulf and may approach Category 1 hurricane winds just before landfall, though rapid weakening is expected once it moves inland.
- Heavy rain is the main hazard for Houston and much of Southeast Texas with forecasts of generally 3 to 6 inches and isolated totals up to 9 inches, and flood watches and flash‑flood warnings cover the region, especially east of I‑45.
- Life‑threatening coastal storm surge of about 3 to 5 feet is possible from High Island to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line and tropical‑storm‑force winds with isolated tornadoes are likely near the immediate coast.
- Local officials have canceled some schools and state teams have pre‑positioned rescue boats, high‑water vehicles and aircraft, and residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and follow local evacuation guidance as bands of heavy rain persist into Wednesday.