Environment & Climate
Tropical storm warning issued along Texas and Louisiana coasts
A developing Gulf system is expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and coastal storm surges by Tuesday.
The short version
- The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal areas stretching from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.
- The system, designated Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, is expected to reach the Gulf Coast by Tuesday and could strengthen into Tropical Storm Edouard.
- Forecasters warn of potential flash flooding with up to 9 inches of localized rain and coastal storm surges reaching up to 3 feet.
Key facts
- The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning covering areas from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Louisiana's Vermilion/Cameron Parish line.[CBS News]
- The system was designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Five and will be named Tropical Storm Edouard if its winds exceed 39 mph.[CBS News]
- Forecasters project 3 to 6 inches of rainfall in coastal and east-central Texas, with isolated amounts up to 9 inches, and 2 to 3 inches in southwestern Louisiana.[CBS News]
- As of Monday morning, the system had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and was located roughly 130 miles from Morgan City, Louisiana, moving westward toward the coast.[CBS News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the system will officially achieve tropical storm status and the exact location of peak rainfall and storm surge depend on its final intensity and track over the next 24 to 36 hours.[CBS News]