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Tropical Depression Edouard moves across Texas, NHC says
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Key Points:
- The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are moving across Texas, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
- Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday afternoon and is moving west-northwest at about 5 mph, with sustained winds near 25 mph and expected to weaken over the next 24 hours.
- Northeast Texas could receive an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain on Thursday, with total rainfall along Edouard’s path reaching 5 to 10 inches and isolated amounts up to 22 inches.
- The NHC warns of flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas, as well as isolated moderate-to-major river flooding due to the heavy rainfall.
- Local weather updates and severe weather alerts are available through WESH 2 online, on-air, and via their news app.
