Now That Edouard Has Made Landfall, Here’s What To Prepare For In East Texas

Tropical Storm Edouard is on land. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that at 2:20 this afternoon, landfall was made near Johnson Bayou in Louisiana, which is a few miles east of Sabine Pass. Maximum sustained winds at landfall are estimated to be 60 mph. A National Ocean Service station at Texas Point (extreme southeast tip of Texas) reported maximum sustained winds of 57 mph with a gust of 71 mph.

What To Expect From Tropical Storm Edouard

Edouard is moving towards the northwest (305 degrees) at 8 mph. It is expected to maintain this speed and direction as it makes its way across the southern Golden Triangle and into the southern sections of Deep East Texas. Edouard will start to lose intensity now that it is interacting with land. It should become a tropical depression late tonight as it moves through Polk and Trinity counties.

National Hurricane Center

Flood Watch and Wind Advisory Issued

Multiple Flood Watches have been issued for portions of Deep East Texas. A Flood Watch is in effect through Wednesday evening for Tyler, Polk, Trinity, and Houston counties. A Flood Watch for Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Cherokee counties continues until daybreak on Thursday. 1 to 6 inches of rain is possible within some of these counties.

National Hurricane Center

A Wind Advisory is also in effect for much of the Pineywoods. Winds gusting up to 40+ mph are possible, especially during the overnight hours in Deep East Texas. Due to the recent dry conditions, brittle tree branches could break and fall on power lines, leading to numerous power outages. Remember to be prepared for these possible outages. Also, keep in mind that all of Deep East Texas is under a burn ban. The extremely dry conditions, along with gusty winds, make for a dangerous combination for fires.