Edouard tracks across eastern Texas producing heavy rain and the raising the risk of flooding into midweek.<\/p>\n
Published Aug 31, 2026 5:28 AM EDT\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Updated Sep 2, 2026 2:36 AM EDT\n\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\tGusty winds and rain moved through Holly Beach, Louisiana, on Sept. 1 as Edouard brought wet weather to the area.\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\tWith Edouard pressing inland rainfall in parts of eastern Texas will continue ramp up into midweek.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tEdouard strengthened a bit Tuesday morning and made landfall as a 60-mph tropical storm just east the mouth of the Sabine River in the southwest corner of Louisiana. Multiple spiral bands containing torrential rain and strong wind gusts were evident.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe storm, which AccuWeather meteorologists dubbed a tropical rainstorm Sunday afternoon to raise public awareness, is bringing flash flooding and travel disruptions that could persist through the middle of the week.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tDue to the increased risk of flooding rain Edouard is now a 1 on the AccuWeather RealImpact\u2122 Scale for Hurricanes for the United States.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tUnlike the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which accounts for wind speed only, the AccuWeather RealImpact\u2122 Scale for Hurricanes considers a broader range of factors, including wind speed, flooding rain, storm surge and economic damage and loss.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThis will be the third time this season that this region of the Gulf Coast has had direct tropical impacts, following Tropical Storm Arthur<\/a> in June and Tropical Storm Bertha <\/a>in July.\n<\/p>\n \n\tA broad area of 1-2 inches of rainfall is forecast along the Louisiana coast and into eastern Texas from Sunday night to Wednesday. A corridor of heavier rainfall with totals of 2-8 inches is expected around Houston and the upper Texas coast. A smaller area of 8-12 inches is expected in a small stripe east of Houston.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThunderstorms repeatedly tracking over the same communities may produce locally higher amounts. The AccuWeather Local StormMax\u2122 is 20 inches from Sunday night through Wednesday.\n<\/p>\n \n\tEven where rainfall totals remain low, brief bursts of heavy rain may overwhelm storm drains and create ponding on streets and in low-lying areas. Motorists should prepare for reduced visibility, flooded roads, and possible travel delays in the heaviest rain bands.\n<\/p>\n \n\tGET THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u00a0\u00a0Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts\u2122 with Premium+<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tDespite the likelihood of flash flooding near the storm’s core, any non-flooding rainfall will be beneficial for much of the region, due to abnormally dry to drought conditions.\n<\/p>\n \n\tAs the storm continues to moves inland over southeastern Texas, it will quickly lose wind intensity and organization on Wednesday. However, downpours may continue to cause localized flooding.\n<\/p>\n \n\tMore tropical moisture will flow into the Gulf throughout the week, feeding additional showers and thunderstorms. This flow of tropical moisture will keep localized flooding concerns in place from Houston<\/a> and New Orleans<\/a> eastward through Tampa<\/a> and Orlando<\/a>, Florida.\n<\/p>\n \n\tFarther east, AccuWeather hurricane experts have identified a low risk of tropical development from the eastern Gulf across the Florida Peninsula to the southwestern Atlantic waters from Sept. 6-9<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n\tRegardless of whether tropical development occurs, the continued flow of tropical moisture could bring additional heavy showers and thunderstorms to the Gulf Coast states.\n<\/p>\n \n\tWant next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you\u00a0subscribe to Premium+<\/a>\u00a0on the\u00a0AccuWeather app<\/a>.\u00a0<\/a>AccuWeather Alerts\u2122<\/a>\u00a0are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24\/7 to keep you and your family safer.\n<\/p>\n