Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in the United States on the afternoon of September 1 in the Gulf of Mexico. ^[1] Tropical Storm Edouard hit Texas on September 1, 2026, with strong rains and intense winds, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing trees to fall and roads to flood. ^[2] A tropical storm warning was issued for Port Bolivar, Texas, and Cameron Parish Line due to expected adverse conditions. ^[3] Forecasters predicted total rainfall between 8 and 17 centimeters, with maximums of up to 30 centimeters for parts of Texas and potential for four inches in southwest Louisiana. ^[4] The cyclone was moving northwest at approximately 11 kilometers per hour with sustained winds near 85 km/h and gusts higher. ^[5] According to poweroutage.com, approximately 42,000 customers were without electricity in Jefferson County, which includes Beaumont. ^[6] The Beaumont Police Department reported on social media that fallen trees blocked roads, traffic lights were out of operation, and underpasses were flooded as the storm's center passed over Beaumont, Texas. ^[7] The National Hurricane Center stated that Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to dump between 8 and 17 centimeters (3 to 7 inches) of rain, with up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in isolated areas. ^[8]