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Edouard could form in Gulf, bringing soaking rain to TX, LA
The Weather Channel • • general
Key Points:
- The Gulf Coast is under threat from a potential tropical system, Edouard, which may form today and bring heavy rain to parts of the Louisiana and Texas coasts, with some areas expecting several inches of rainfall.
- The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are approaching the northeast Caribbean, bringing beneficial rain to drought-stricken areas like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, though the chance of Dolly redeveloping before landfall is considered low.
- Dolly's moisture is expected to alleviate drought conditions in the Caribbean, but locally heavy downpours could cause flash flooding, especially in hilly or mountainous regions.
- There is a possibility that Dolly's remnants could redevelop into a tropical system later next week between the Gulf and western Atlantic, though this depends on overcoming strong wind shear and land interaction challenges.
- Despite expectations of a quieter hurricane season, residents are advised to maintain hurricane safety plans and stay updated on forecasts as tropical activity remains possible.
