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Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds

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Updated September 1, 2026 12:48 PM MST Published August 31, 2026 4:54 PM MST
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on Texas coast

Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on Texas coast

According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

The Brief

    • Tropical Depression Edouard is approaching land in the northern Gulf of America.
    • Tropical storm, flood and storm surge alerts was issued for parts of Texas.
    • Edouard is alrady dumping heavy rain on parts of Texas.

HOUSTON - Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

Around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Edouard weakened to a Tropical Depression.

If Edouard had been able to create winds of at least 74 mph, it would have been the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season.

Where is Tropical Depression Edouard?

Tropical Depression Edouard is moving onto land near the Texas-Lousiana state line and is forecast to continue moving nortwest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

The location of Tropical Storm Edouard.
(FOX Weather)

 

What is the forecast track for Tropical Depression Edouard?

According to the NHC, Tropical Depression Edouard is forecast to continue moving north-west through Wednesday morning before disppating. 

The cone of uncertainty for Tropical Storm Edouard.
(FOX Weather)

 

Are there any alerts for Tropical Depression Edouard?

A Tropical Storm Warning (red) has been issued for parts of the Texas coast from Port Bolivar to Louisiana.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Texas.
(FOX Weather)

 

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the Texas coast from High Island to Louisiana.

A Flood Watch has also been issued for much of Southeast Texas, including the Houston metro area.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas.
(FOX Weather)

 

What impacts will Tropical Depression Edouard have on Texas?

The biggest impact on Texas from Tropical Depression Edouard will be in the form of heavy rain. 

NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has placed part of the Southeast Texas coast in a moderate (Level 3/4) risk of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Houston area is in a slight risk zone.

The rainfall forecast for Southeast Texas.
(FOX Weather)

 

The Source: Information in this story came from FOX Weather, the National Hurricane Center and the Weather Prediction Center.

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