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Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it bears down on Louisiana, Texas coasts. Maps show the forecast path.
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Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Edouard is strengthening as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, with a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana.
- The National Hurricane Center warns Edouard could reach near-hurricane strength before making landfall, bringing strong thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and heavy rainfall between 3 to 6 inches, with some areas possibly receiving up to 9 inches.
- A storm surge watch is active for parts of Texas and southwest Louisiana, with potential water levels rising up to 5 feet above ground, posing a significant flooding risk.
- Tropical storm warnings cover areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line in Louisiana, with forecasters cautioning about flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban regions.
- Edouard is moving west-northwest at about 8 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph and is expected to strengthen further over the next day.
