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Edouard makes landfall with 60 mph winds
Tropical Storm Edouard reached the Texas-Louisiana coast, bringing heavy rain, flood warnings and storm-surge risk.
What happened
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday at Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, near the Texas border, after strengthening over the Gulf. It arrived with winds of 60 mph and was expected to weaken inland. Flood warnings and tropical-storm alerts covered parts of coastal Texas and Louisiana as heavy rain moved ashore.
Numbers
- 60 mphMaximum winds at landfall — At Johnson Bayou, Louisiana
- Up to 9 inchesForecast rainfall in isolated areas — Through Wednesday
- 1 to 3 feetPossible coastal storm surge — Texas-Louisiana coastal stretch
Questions
- Why were flood watches issued?
- Forecasts placed the heaviest rain between Houston and Beaumont, where intense downpours could affect low-lying and urban areas.
- How did the storm strengthen?
- Edouard developed from a tropical depression overnight and gained strength over Gulf waters as it approached the coast.
- What preparation was underway?
- State officials coordinated with electric power providers, while Verizon readied backup generators, satellite assets and pre-positioned equipment.
- What coastal risk accompanied the rain?
- Storm-surge advisories covered the coastline from High Island, Texas, to Louisiana parish lines near the landfall area.
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The catch
Coverage does not confirm flood damage, injuries, power outages or final rainfall totals after Edouard’s landfall.
Assessments were not included.