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Tropical Depression Edouard weakens but flood risk remains in Texas

Tropical Depression Edouard weakens after landfall, but heavy rain and flooding risks persist in Texas and Louisiana.

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The National Hurricane Center reported on Wednesday morning at 4:00 a.m. CDT that Tropical Depression Edouard was located approximately 115 kilometers northwest of Beaumont and 50 kilometers southwest of Lufkin in Texas. [1] The Dominican Meteorological Institute (Indomet) forecast scattered showers with thunderstorms and wind gusts for the afternoon and evening in the northwest, southeast, Central Cordillera, and Cibao Valley. [2] Authorities warn that residents in vulnerable areas must remain alert for flash floods, river rises, and strong wind gusts as the system continues to affect communities. [3] The National Hurricane Center forecasts rainfall accumulations of up to 12 inches in some sectors along the upper Texas coast and central-east Texas. [4] Indomet assured that due to the phenomenon's position and displacement, it does not offer danger to the Dominican Republic. [5] Indomet reported that it is monitoring Tropical Depression Edouard, which is located 60 kilometers northwest of Lufkin, Texas, USA. [6]
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  1. The National Hurricane Center reported on Wednesday morning at 4:00 a.m. CDT that Tropical Depression Edouard was located approximately 115 kilometers northwest of Beaumont and 50 kilometers southwest of Lufkin in Texas. · elcomercio.pePeru
  2. The Dominican Meteorological Institute (Indomet) forecast scattered showers with thunderstorms and wind gusts for the afternoon and evening in the northwest, southeast, Central Cordillera, and Cibao Valley. · Hoy Digital
  3. Authorities warn that residents in vulnerable areas must remain alert for flash floods, river rises, and strong wind gusts as the system continues to affect communities. · elcomercio.pePeru
  4. The National Hurricane Center forecasts rainfall accumulations of up to 12 inches in some sectors along the upper Texas coast and central-east Texas. · elcomercio.pePeru
  5. Indomet assured that due to the phenomenon's position and displacement, it does not offer danger to the Dominican Republic. · Hoy Digital
  6. Indomet reported that it is monitoring Tropical Depression Edouard, which is located 60 kilometers northwest of Lufkin, Texas, USA. · Hoy Digital
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