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Heavy rainfall could cause problems with localized flooding, especially east of Interstate 45 through Wednesday evening. This map shows forecast rain totals through Wednesday, with the highest totals expected across parts of Liberty, San Jacinto and Polk counties.<\/p>\n
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Tropical Storm\u00a0Edouard\u2019s landfall near Sabine Pass<\/a> will bring another day of heavy rainfall to the Houston area Wednesday, with flooding remaining the biggest concern.<\/p>\n The storm\u2019s circulation will slowly move north through the day, spreading rain bands across the region and toward the Interstate 45 corridor. While the heavy rainfall will get the most attention, a few storms also could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally intense downpours.<\/p>\n Edouard keeps Houston\u2019s rain chances high Wednesday<\/p>\n As Edouard\u2019s remnants move north<\/a> Wednesday, several rounds of rain will spread across Southeast Texas.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The most widespread rain is expected near and north of Interstate 10, while areas farther south, including Galveston, League City and\u00a0Friendswood, are more likely to see brief, hit-or-miss downpours.<\/p>\n The heaviest rainfall from Tuesday through Wednesday<\/a> is expected near the upper Texas coast and east of Interstate 45, where some areas could receive 3 to 6 inches. Totals will vary sharply across the region, with many Houston neighborhoods likely seeing closer to a half-inch or an inch of rain.<\/p>\n Michael Espinoza stands under the awning of his shop, T&M Bait Shop, watching rain from Tropical Storm Edouard come down in High Island, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle A fisherman who goes by the name \u201cJellybean\u201d casts his line along the ship channel before landfall of Tropical Storm Edouard in Galveston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle Dark clouds hand low over the horizon as Tropical Storm Edouard makes its way towards landfall in Galveston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle Surfers try to catch a wave in surf stirred up by Tropical Storm Edouard in Galveston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle TXDOT signs on I-610 as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Houston on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Elizabeth Conley\/Houston Chronicle Oil and natural gas facilities are seen along the Houston Ship Channel as Tropical Storm Edouard makes its way through Greater Houston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Jason Fochtman\/Houston Chronicle Oil and natural gas facilities are seen along the Houston Ship Channel as Tropical Storm Edouard makes its way through Greater Houston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Jason Fochtman\/Houston Chronicle Fishermen cast their lines in surf stirred up by Tropical Storm Edouard in Galveston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle A surfer tries to catch a wave in surf stirred up by Tropical Storm Edouard in Galveston, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Brett Coomer\/Houston Chronicle TXDOT signs on I-610 as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Houston on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Elizabeth Conley\/Houston Chronicle<\/p>\n Wind gusts could reach 30 to 40 mph, especially near heavier rain bands. A few strong storms also could develop during the afternoon and evening, when daytime heating increases the potential for gusty winds and frequent lightning.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n PEAK MONTH: After Edouard, the Atlantic is quiet ahead of September\u2019s usual surge. Here\u2019s why Texas still faces a risk.<\/a><\/p>\n Rain coverage should gradually decrease from south to north late Wednesday evening and overnight as the remnants continue moving away.<\/p>\n Flood risk continues across Southeast Texas<\/p>\n The greatest concern will be for locations where rain bands repeatedly move over the same area. This \u201ctraining\u201d effect could produce isolated rainfall totals of more than 10 inches, particularly along a narrow corridor<\/a> from Liberty north toward Huntsville.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Even areas that avoid the heaviest rain could see rapidly rising water on streets, in low-lying locations and in places with poor drainage. Travel conditions may deteriorate at times Wednesday, especially during the afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n The flood threat will not end immediately when the heaviest rain moves out. Saturated ground and swollen waterways could continue causing problems into Thursday.<\/p>\n Heat and daily storm chances return this weekend<\/p>\n Scattered afternoon storms will remain possible Thursday as Edouard\u2019s remnants move into North Texas. Rain chances will then decrease Friday and through the weekend as a ridge of high pressure builds across the region.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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