| Quick Answer Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with winds of 60 mph. It has since weakened to a tropical depression as it moves inland over southeast Texas and is expected to dissipate by Wednesday night. The storm brought heavy rain, flash flooding, and storm surge to the Texas-Louisiana coast, and the National Hurricane Center has issued its final advisory, with follow-up updates now coming from the Weather Prediction Center. |
According to the Tropical Storm Edouard latest track and satellite updates, the system brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding as it came ashore along the Texas-Louisiana border. If you live anywhere near the Gulf Coast, here is a complete breakdown of where the storm is now and what to expect in the coming days.
If you live anywhere near the Gulf Coast, you’ve likely kept an eye out on the weather radar this week; first with the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo wending its weary way across New England, and now Tropical Storm Edouard, which came ashore along the Texas/Louisiana border, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to a region all too used to seeing these types of things on their weather radar. The following is a simple, straight forward recap of what has occurred, where the storm is now, and what to expect in the coming days.
Tropical Storm Edouard Latest Track: Where Is the Storm Now?
Edouard struck land somewhere near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, 2:20 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 1, about 15 miles south-southeast of Port Arthur, Texas. The storm topped winds of 60 mph and a near 996 mb pressure at the time of landing.
Since the landfall, Edouard has started to weaken gradually as it moved north-northwest direction into southeast Texas. The National Hurricane Center placed the center of the storm near 30.2°N 94.2°W this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The storm had moved northwestward at seven mph, with winds reduced to near 45 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects Edouard to deteriorate into a tropical depression overnight and totally dissipate by Wednesday night.
Since the storm is already inland and quickly fading away, the National Hurricane Center issues the last advisory on Edouard. Updates on potential rainfall and flooding impacts will be posted by the Weather Prediction Center and not the hurricane center.
How Much Rain and Flooding Has Edouard Brought?
Rainfall was the main concern with this storm not the wind. The National Hurricane Center predicted rainfall would be around 3-6 inches across the Upper Texas Coast and into east-central Texas with some spots getting as much as 9 inches. Southwestern Louisiana could expect to see 2-4 inches.
The rainfall has caused issues on the ground already. Right after landfall the National Weather Service in Lake Charles measured the rainfall falling at a rate of about 4 inches an hour in Port Arthur, more is expected. The Houston Metro area had a Level 2 out of 4 Flash Flood Watch until Wednesday morning. A more severe Level 3 threat was issued for the Piney Woods and Big Thicket in southeast Texas; including Beaumont and Livingston.
The storm surge also has caused issues for the immediate coastal areas. The National Hurricane Center warned of 3-5 feet surge from High Island, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana. And 1-3 feet surge along the Louisiana coast towards Morgan City.
What’s Happening on the Ground in Texas and Louisiana
The effects of the storm have extended well inland. Several Houston-area school districts cancelled classes and after-school activities on Wednesday as a precaution. Entergy Texas has crews on 24 hour rotating standby in order to respond rapidly to any power outages. Wind gusts of up to 69 mph were recorded at Beaumont/Port Arthur Southeast Texas Regional Airport as the storm passed over.
Meanwhile, local officials in the Brazos Valley warned that dry brush and grass that have been pushed against homes can become a fire hazard once it dries out following the rain, so residents have been asked to remove brush and store firewood away from structures in anticipation of the storm.
Despite the warnings, many longtime coastal residents took the storm in stride. An RV Park owner near Cameron, Louisiana said the conditions were “nothing too crazy yet” as compared to other storms the region has been through, a reminder that even a modest tropical storm should be respected, but that panic generally doesn’t help.
What Happens Next?
Edouard is expected to weaken as it moves further inland and lose its tropical characteristics by Wednesday night, dissipating completely. The primary threat from the system for the foreseeable future is not wind but the potential for remaining rain, localised flash flooding, and possible river flooding around low-lying areas along the storm’s path. Residents of southeast Texas should still keep half an eye on local flood warnings for some time after the storm has passed.
Forecasters are also keeping an eye on Hurricane Lowell, which attained hurricane status in the Pacific Ocean. Lowell is not expected to threaten Hawaii, but the swells from the storm could impact the islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Tropical Storm Edouard make landfall?
Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, about 15 miles south-southeast of Port Arthur, Texas, at approximately 3:20 p.m. EDT on 1 September 2026.
Is Tropical Storm Edouard still a threat?
Edouard has weakened to a tropical depression and is expected to dissipate by Wednesday night. The main remaining risk is heavy rainfall and localised flash flooding rather than strong winds.
How much rain did Edouard bring to Texas?
Forecasters expected 3 to 6 inches of rain across the Upper Texas Coast and east-central Texas, with isolated totals up to 9 inches in some areas.
Did Edouard cause school closures?
Yes, several Houston-area school districts cancelled classes and after-school activities on Wednesday as a safety precaution.
Where can I check the latest official updates on Edouard?
The National Hurricane Center’s website is the most reliable source, though since Edouard has weakened, further updates will come from the Weather Prediction Center.
