Strengthening Tropical Storm Edouard On The Verge Of U.S. Landfall

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on the Louisiana coast on Tuesday afternoon, traveling near key waterways that transport chemicals, natural gas, and oil. Despite reaching a maximum wind speed of 60 miles per hour, the storm failed to reach hurricane strength and is expected to weaken rapidly as it moves inland. Flood watches remain in effect for the Houston area through Wednesday evening, with the heaviest rains expected along and east of Interstate 45, with potential rainfall totals near 15 inches in some areas.

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