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Edouard's Fury: Floods and Power Outages Grip Texas
2 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Depression Edouard caused widespread power outages for thousands.
- The storm led to downed trees and flooded roads across southeastern Texas.
- Multiple other storms, including Hurricane Lowell, were active in the Pacific.
Tropical Depression Edouard made landfall in southeastern Texas on Tuesday, bringing significant rainfall and strong winds. The storm caused widespread disruptions, including power outages affecting around 42,000 utility customers in Jefferson County. Downed trees blocked roads, and flooded underpasses complicated travel in cities like Beaumont, leading officials to advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
The National Hurricane Center reported Edouard weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall in Louisiana, with sustained winds of 35 mph over Texas. Forecasters anticipated 3 to 7 inches of rain, with isolated amounts up to 12 inches, raising concerns about flash and river flooding.
In other weather news, several storms were active in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane Lowell was a significant concern, expected to bring swells to Hawaii, creating dangerous beach and marine conditions. Tropical Storm Marie was forecast to become a hurricane, impacting Mexico's coastlines. The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly also brought rain to parts of the Caribbean.
