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NewsWPLG Local 10September 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on Texas-Louisiana border

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm is expected to weaken rapidly while bringing 3 to 12 inches of rain to the region, prompting flash flood warnings.

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Why It Matters

Residents in coastal Texas and Louisiana face potential flash flooding and river flooding due to heavy rainfall associated with the storm.

Key Facts

  • Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana.
  • The storm arrived with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
  • Rainfall totals are expected to range from 3 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches.
  • Flash flood and river flood warnings are in effect for the coastal region.
  • Hurricane Lowell in the Pacific is expected to create dangerous surf and marine conditions near Hawaii starting Wednesday.
  • Tropical Storm Marie formed in the Pacific and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday night.
  • Hurricane Karina, a Category 4 storm, is weakening in the Pacific.
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are impacting Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Turks & Caicos, and the Bahamas.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNational Hurricane Center“Federal agency providing weather forecasts and warnings.”personConnor Salvador“Owner of an RV park in Cameron, Louisiana.”personMike Gilbert“Owner of a surf shop on Crystal Beach, Texas.”personAndrew Hagan“Forecaster with the National Hurricane Center.”locationJohnson Bayou“Location of the storm's landfall.”personBrad Reinhart“Senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center.”