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Houston braces for Tropical Storm Edouard's deluge
1 Sep
Summary
- A flood watch is in effect for Houston and Southeast Texas starting Tuesday.
- Torrential rain up to 9 inches is possible, especially east of I-45.
- Heavy rainfall rates could overwhelm drainage systems and cause flash floods.
A flood watch has been issued for Houston and much of Southeast Texas, anticipating torrential rainfall from the tropical system expected to become Edouard. This watch is set to take effect early Tuesday and continue through Wednesday morning. The heaviest rainfall is predicted for Tuesday afternoon and evening, with potential rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour. This could rapidly overwhelm urban drainage systems and flood-prone locations, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
Up to 9 inches of rain are possible in isolated areas, with the greatest concern for accumulations east of Interstate 45. The system is expected to approach the upper Texas coast Tuesday afternoon or evening. Coastal areas, including Chambers County and the Bolivar Peninsula, are under tropical storm warnings, with wind gusts potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph. Lingering showers are possible into early Wednesday before hotter weather returns.
