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Texas Drenched: Edouard Unleashes 25 Inches of Rain
2 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Depression Edouard dumped up to 22 inches of rain in some Texas spots.
- A flash flood emergency was declared for Hardin and Tyler counties.
- The 'brown ocean effect' allows Edouard to gain strength from saturated warm soils.
An extreme flood situation is unfolding in Southeast Texas as the remnants of Tropical Depression Edouard continue to inundate the region. As of early Wednesday, some areas have received an astonishing 15 to 22 inches of rain, with projections suggesting totals could reach 25 to 30 inches.
A flash flood emergency has been issued for Hardin and Tyler counties, urging residents to seek higher ground immediately due to life-threatening conditions. The National Weather Service emphasized the danger and advised against any non-essential travel.
Remarkably, Edouard is exhibiting the 'brown ocean effect,' a rare phenomenon where a storm that has made landfall behaves as if it's over water. Warm, saturated soils in Texas are providing the necessary heat and moisture, enabling the storm to extract energy similar to its oceanic phase.
Forecasters anticipate an additional 6 to 14 inches of rain in some areas as the storm's steering currents remain weak, causing it to move at a slow pace of 5 mph.
