Edouard Forms: Texas Braces for Tropical Storm Impact

Tropical storm Edouard formed over Texas on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, was predicted by NOAA to be above average, with forecasts indicating up to 19 named storms, some of which could become hurricanes.

This year's storm activity follows a busy previous year, though no hurricanes made landfall in the United States. However, the year 2024 saw significant damages and fatalities from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Climate change is increasingly cited as a factor influencing storm behavior, potentially leading to more intense storms and heavier rainfall. Research also suggests storms are slowing down, increasing their impact on affected areas.