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Southeast Texas Schools Close Ahead of Tropical Depression Five

Multiple Southeast Texas school districts close Tuesday due to a flood watch for Tropical Depression Five.

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Multiple school districts in Southeast Texas announced closures for Tuesday, September 1, due to a flood watch taking effect ahead of Tropical Depression Five. [1] On September 1, 2026, Tropical Storm Edouard forced several school districts in Houston and Southeast Texas to cancel classes or modify transportation operations due to approaching storm conditions. [2] Areas east of Interstate 45 could get 3 to 5 inches of rain through Tuesday night and early Wednesday, while some spots could see 6 to 9 inches. [3] The flood watch takes effect at 1am Tuesday and remains in place through Wednesday morning, covering areas generally along and east of Interstate 45. [4] The school districts that announced closures include Anahuac ISD, Channelview ISD, Crosby ISD, Dayton ISD, Galena Park ISD, Huffman ISD, Humble ISD, Liberty ISD, Sheldon ISD, and Tarkington ISD. [5] Hurricane and tropical storm warnings were issued from High Island to the border between Vermilion and Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with forecasts predicting 3 to 6 inches of rain along the Texas coast and up to 9 inches in interior areas, posing risks of flash flooding. [6] The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen significantly before reaching the northwest Gulf Coast later on September 1, 2026. [7]
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  1. Multiple school districts in Southeast Texas announced closures for Tuesday, September 1, due to a flood watch taking effect ahead of Tropical Depression Five. · Hindustan Times
  2. On September 1, 2026, Tropical Storm Edouard forced several school districts in Houston and Southeast Texas to cancel classes or modify transportation operations due to approaching storm conditions. · elcomercio.pePeru
  3. Areas east of Interstate 45 could get 3 to 5 inches of rain through Tuesday night and early Wednesday, while some spots could see 6 to 9 inches. · Hindustan Times
  4. The flood watch takes effect at 1am Tuesday and remains in place through Wednesday morning, covering areas generally along and east of Interstate 45. · Hindustan Times
  5. The school districts that announced closures include Anahuac ISD, Channelview ISD, Crosby ISD, Dayton ISD, Galena Park ISD, Huffman ISD, Humble ISD, Liberty ISD, Sheldon ISD, and Tarkington ISD. · Hindustan Times
  6. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings were issued from High Island to the border between Vermilion and Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with forecasts predicting 3 to 6 inches of rain along the Texas coast and up to 9 inches in interior areas, posing risks of flash flooding. · elcomercio.pePeru
  7. The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen significantly before reaching the northwest Gulf Coast later on September 1, 2026. · elcomercio.pePeru
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