LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Edouard
The storm was upgraded Monday night from a tropical depression and forecasters expected it to make landfall in Texas later on Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the border between Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday, warning of potential flooding. The storm struck near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, and was expected to rapidly weaken. It was positioned about 15 miles south-southeast of Port Arthur, Texas, with winds of 60 mph. Edouard was forecasted to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to the Texas coast, though some areas could receive up to 9 inches.
Southwestern Louisiana would see less rainfall. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding and river flooding, according to Brad Reinhart, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center. Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that flooding would be the primary concern, expressing confidence in Texas' preparedness. Crews had been clearing dry vegetation on Monday to prevent lightning-caused fires.
In Cameron, Louisiana, winds increased and rain intermittently fell on Tuesday morning, with RV park owner Connor Salvador noting that while flooding was possible, the storm wasn't causing major concern. Meanwhile, a new hurricane, Lowell, formed in the Pacific Ocean, expected to stay far from Hawaii but pose surf and marine dangers.
Tropical Storm Marie was also forming in the Pacific, expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. Meanwhile, Karina, a Category 4 hurricane, was strengthening but not expected to impact land. Lastly, remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly continued to cause rain and thunderstorms in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Turks & Caicos, and the Bahamas.
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