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Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf, fifth storm of 2026 season

Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf on Aug. 31, 2026, becoming the fifth storm of the season.

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The National Hurricane Center said on 2026-08-31 that Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the fifth tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. [1] The system is forecast to move inland over Texas near 30.1N 94.3W by 0000 UTC on September 2, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots. [2] Tropical Storm Edouard was centered near 28.6N 91.8W at 0300 UTC on September 1, 2026, moving west-northwest at 6 knots, according to the National Hurricane Center. [3] The National Weather Service issued a storm surge watch and warning graphic for Tropical Storm Edouard. [4] The National Hurricane Center said Edouard is moving slowly at about 6 mph west-northwest toward coastal Louisiana and Texas. [5] Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to make landfall today with heavy rain and possible severe storms in Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday. [6] Late week rain chances are around 60-70% for both the coast and inland due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. [7] North of Highway 20 has a 20-30% chance for an isolated or stray, small and brief, shower or rumble of thunder. [8]
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  1. The National Hurricane Center said on 2026-08-31 that Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the fifth tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. · WCJB
  2. The system is forecast to move inland over Texas near 30.1N 94.3W by 0000 UTC on September 2, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots. · noaa.govUnited Statesofficial source
  3. Tropical Storm Edouard was centered near 28.6N 91.8W at 0300 UTC on September 1, 2026, moving west-northwest at 6 knots, according to the National Hurricane Center. · noaa.govUnited Statesofficial source
  4. The National Weather Service issued a storm surge watch and warning graphic for Tropical Storm Edouard. · noaa.govUnited Statesofficial source
  5. The National Hurricane Center said Edouard is moving slowly at about 6 mph west-northwest toward coastal Louisiana and Texas. · WCJB
  6. Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to make landfall today with heavy rain and possible severe storms in Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday. · WJHG
  7. Late week rain chances are around 60-70% for both the coast and inland due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. · WJHG
  8. North of Highway 20 has a 20-30% chance for an isolated or stray, small and brief, shower or rumble of thunder. · WJHG
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