Tropical Storm Edouard expected to inundate parts of Texas and Louisiana

A tropical storm is barreling toward the Gulf Coast, poised to deliver heavy rainfall and flooding risks to Texas and Louisiana. Upgraded from a tropical depression, the storm is forecast to strengthen before making landfall, with forecasters monitoring its potential impact. Residents in the region are being advised to prepare for possible disruptions as the system moves inland. The National Hurricane Center is tracking its progress closely as conditions worsen.

First big storm of season heads towards Gulf coast and is expected to bring potentially heavy rainsTropical Storm Edouard headed toward the US Gulf coast early on Tuesday and was expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana.The storm was upgraded on Monday night from a tropical depression, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect it will make landfall in Texas later on Tuesday. Continue reading...