Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana with 60mph winds
Sep 01, 2026
Tropical Storm Edouard came ashore Tuesday afternoon as a strong tropical storm on the southwest Louisiana coast.At landfall, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, making it a strong tropical storm. Now that it's asho
re, it is expected to weaken quickly.RELATED STORY | Couple had full insurance and FEMA aid, but still can't rebuild after 2024 hurricanesA tropical storm warning is in effect from Port Bolivar in Texas to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line in Louisiana.Because Edouard is moving slowly, forecasters say it could dump as much as 9 inches of rain in some parts of Texas, and 2-4 inches of rain in southwest Louisiana. Flash flooding was possible in the affected areas.Storm surge of one to three feet was forecast for parts of the affected coast.Tropical Storm Edouard is the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. None of the seasons first five named storms have reached hurricane strength.RELATED STORY | Hurricane forecast update: Is the government prepared for the rest of the season?
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