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Tropical Storm Edouard Closes in on Northwestern Gulf Coast
Forecasters said the fifth named Atlantic storm could reach 60 mph and bring up to 4 feet of storm surge and 9 inches of rain.
- On Tuesday, Tropical Storm Edouard closed in on the Texas-Louisiana coastline with landfall expected shortly, having strengthened to maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
- Formed Monday in the Gulf, Edouard is the fifth named storm of the 2026 season, intensifying due to sea surface temperatures running 2 to 4 degrees above average.
- Forecasters warn of storm surge reaching 3 to 5 feet from High Island, Texas, to the Vermilion-Iberia Parish line, while parts of Texas could see up to 9 inches of rain.
- The National Hurricane Center warned Edouard was "poised to significantly strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast," potentially reaching 60 mph winds before weakening by Wednesday.
- Despite a quiet season caused by strong El Nino conditions, Edouard follows Arthur and Bertha; hurricane researcher Philip Klotzbach notes the Atlantic is entering its busiest period through October.
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Tropical Storm Edouard to strengthen in Gulf
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf on Monday night, and was poised to strengthen before landfall on Tuesday while the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly continued to make their way toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
·Vancouver, United States
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Tropical Storm Edouard forms, heads for Texas-Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Edouard formed Monday evening in the northern Gulf and is headed for the Texas-Louisiana border, marking the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
·New Orleans, United States
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