Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward the Gulf Coast as Texas and Louisiana brace for impact. The storm was upgraded from a tropical depression late Monday, with the National Hurricane Center warning of heavy rain and flooding. Edouard was moving west-northwest Tuesday morning with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, and forecasters said it could briefly strengthen into a hurricane before landfall. A hurricane watch and storm surge warning were issued from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, while southeast Texas remained under a flood watch through Wednesday morning.
Why This Matters:
Tropical storms do not have to become major hurricanes to create serious problems. Heavy rain, storm surge, flooding, wind, and outages can disrupt roads, homes, utilities, and emergency response quickly along the coast and farther inland. For households, this is a reminder to check supplies, secure backup power, store safe water, and have a plan in place before tropical weather makes landfall.
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Source: Breitbart
By: Amy Furr
