Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii
Summary
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to hit Texas on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and possible flooding. Other storms include Tropical Storm Lowell near Hawaii and Hurricane Karina far off the coast of Mexico.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Edouard was upgraded from a tropical depression and is moving toward Texas and Louisiana.
- The storm had winds of 40 mph and was located about 65 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott says flooding is the main concern with expected heavy rainfall.
- Some areas in Texas could see 3 to 9 inches of rain, with more than 4 inches possible in an hour causing flash floods.
- Crews are removing dry vegetation in Texas to reduce wildfire risks from lightning strikes.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 70 mph and may become a major hurricane soon.
- Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 hurricane, far from land near Baja California, with winds of 140 mph and no threat to the shore.
- Remnants of Hurricane Dolly caused rain and thunderstorms in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and nearby islands.
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