Overview
- Edouard came ashore near Johnson Bayou on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph and is weakening as it moves inland toward southeast Texas.
- Storm surge warnings and hurricane watches had been issued along the upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coast and flood watches remain in effect for much of Southeast Texas.
- Forecasters expect widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches with isolated totals up to 9–12 inches in some bands, creating a high chance of flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas and possible river flooding.
- Texas officials pre-positioned emergency teams, rescue boats and aircraft, warned of isolated power outages and the risk of a few tornadoes, and urged residents to avoid flooded roads and follow local guidance.
- Edouard formed rapidly over very warm Gulf waters and its small size made intensity change fast, producing both drought relief in some places and concentrated flood threats that could prolong heavy rain inland through Wednesday.