Edouard makes landfall near Johnson Bayou: Videos show extreme rain around Cameron Parish amid flood alert; WATCH
Heavy rain spread across portions of Texas and Louisiana as Edouard approached the Gulf Coast, raising concerns over possible flooding.
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou in Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Gulf Coast. The storm was located 15 miles south-southeast of Port Arthur, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Videos shared by residents on social media captured the intense downpours and the speed of the raindrops, with one driver documenting the downpours on Highway 82 as Edouard moved through the area.
A National Ocean Service station in Port Arthur reported sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts up to 49 mph, marking the storm's last hourly update before the National Hurricane Center provided a full forecast. A flash flood warning was issued at 3 p.m., with more warnings expected throughout the day. Edouard was forecast to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to parts of Texas and Louisiana, with some areas potentially receiving up to 9 inches.
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