{"id":422931,"date":"2026-09-01T14:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/422931\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:46:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:46:22","slug":"live-updates-tropical-storm-edouard-could-reach-hurricane-strength-as-it-nears-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/422931\/","title":{"rendered":"Live updates: Tropical Storm Edouard could reach hurricane strength as it nears Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tropical Storm Edouard, which formed overnight<\/a>, is expected to bring torrential rain to some parts of the Houston region on Tuesday and Wednesday, although where residents will experience the most impact remains to be seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The National Hurricane Center and Houston Chronicle meteorologists placed the largest potential for flash flooding this week from around the Matagorda area to east of Lake Charles, La., and miles inland nearly to Waco.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winds were expected to peak at around 40 miles per hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chronicle journalists are tracking the storm and its impacts throughout the region. Follow below for the latest updates on\u00a0Edouard.<\/p>\n

This map shows a snapshot of real-time flood conditions<\/a> based on current river gauge heights compared to their normal levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Houston Chronicle staff<\/p>\n

Tropical Storm\u00a0Edouard was\u00a0strengthening Tuesday morning<\/a>\u00a0as it moved toward the Texas-Louisiana coast, putting Houston and Southeast Texas on alert for heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding.<\/p>\n

The storm was about 70 miles southeast of Port Arthur as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It was moving west-northwest at 8 mph, and U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters were investigating the storm.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Justin Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center<\/a> and was monitoring weather-related impacts ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard.<\/p>\n

As part of its storm preparedness tools,\u00a0CenterPoint’s Action Center offers its customers a way to monitor any power outage updates or what to do if they smell gas or how to sign up for alerts. As of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, CenterPoint reported around 485 homes and businesses without power <\/a>in greater Houston out of the nearly 2.9 million customers tracked.<\/p>\n

LIVE TRACKER: Track Texas power outages as they happen in real-time across the state<\/a><\/p>\n

– Yvette Orozco<\/a>, Sondra Hernandez<\/a><\/p>\n

The Texas Department of Public Safety will close its driver license offices in Orange, Jefferson, Chambers, Liberty and Galveston counties Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard.<\/p>\n

– Catherine Dominguez<\/a><\/p>\n

CenterPoint Energy reminded customers to stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines and to report any downed power lines CenterPoint Energy by calling 713-207-2222.<\/p>\n

– Yvette Orozco<\/a><\/p>\n

Flooding:\u00a0The risk of localized flooding will be the primary threat<\/a> posed by Tropical Storm Edouard, especially near and east of Interstate 45.<\/p>\n

Winds:\u00a0Gusty winds are also expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning as\u00a0Edouard makes its closest pass\u00a0to Houston.<\/p>\n

Storm surge:\u00a0While flooding from locally heavy rain will\u00a0be the primary concern associated with Edouard, storm surge flooding will be possible.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Justin Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

During a briefing about the state’s storm preparations on Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott said was flooding would be the most significant hazard related to the tropical storm. Some local downpour could total 10 to 15\u00a0inches and fall\u00a0at\u00a03 to 4 inches per hour, he said.<\/p>\n

The San\u00a0Jacinto and Nueces rivers could rise, but it’s too early to tell if they’d pose an imminent threat, Abbott added. He said the storm surge upon landfall is expected to reach 2 to 4 feet in Chambers and Jefferson counties.<\/p>\n

“It’s just common sense to the public to watch for rising waters and\u00a0rivers and the harm that it can cause you,” he said.<\/p>\n

– Jarrod Wardwell<\/a><\/p>\n

Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to continue drifting northwest<\/a> through Tuesday morning before reaching Southeast Texas likely Tuesday afternoon or evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Confidence is high that Edouard will thread the needle between High Island and Sabine Pass, which would keep the strongest wind gusts and heaviest rainfall likely just east of Houston.\u00a0<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Justin Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

Several school districts – including Humble, Galveston and Pasadena ISDs – announced Tuesday closures because of the storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See the full list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Ashley Soebroto<\/a><\/p>\n

The first round of rain could reach the upper Texas coast before sunrise Tuesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rain will become more widespread along the coast and across parts of Chambers, Galveston and eastern Brazoria counties through the morning. Some early downpours could produce brief street flooding and reduced visibility.<\/p>\n

WHEN WILL EDOUARD HIT HOUSTON: Here’s when the worst weather is forecast to reach the area<\/a><\/p>\n

A flood watch will be in effect from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning for areas generally along and east of Interstate 45, including Houston.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Justin Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf Monday night. Around 7 p.m., the rotating center of\u00a0Edouard was about 175 miles southeast of Port Arthur, had sustained winds of 40 mph<\/a>, and was moving west-northwest at 6 mph.<\/p>\n

Tropical storm warnings, which include communities in Chambers County like\u00a0Anahuac and Mont Belvieu, will remain in effect through at least Tuesday ahead of Edouard’s arrival.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Justin Ballard<\/a><\/p>\n

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