Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph). ^[1] The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Edouard could intensify considerably and possibly reach hurricane category as it moves toward the Texas and Louisiana coast. ^[2] Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall on September 1, 2026, along the border between Texas and Louisiana after gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. ^[3] Tropical Depression Edouard hit the Southeast Texas region on Tuesday with heavy rainfall and strong winds, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing downed trees and flooded roads. ^[4] Brad Reinhart, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, said the rainfall could produce flash flooding and river flooding. ^[5] Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that the biggest problem expected from the storm is flooding and that Texas is prepared for the season's first big storm. ^[6] Meteorologists predicted that Tropical Storm Edouard would make landfall in Texas on Tuesday and then weaken rapidly. ^[7] The NHC stated that Edouard was expected to drop between 8 and 17 centimeters (3 to 7 inches) of rain, with amounts reaching up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in some areas. ^[8]