Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch issued in Texas ahead of Tropical Depression 5
Tropical Depression 5 update: Houston-area impacts, timeline
A tropical depression has formed in the Gulf, and is expected to bring impacts to Southeast Texas. The Houston-area can expect heavy rain on Tuesday, and a tropical storm warning is in effect for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
HOUSTON - Tropical Depression 5, formed in the Gulf of America, has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Edouard.
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Tropical Storm Edouard takes aim at Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of America.
What we know:
This is the same disturbance that the National Hurricane Center designated Invest 97L over the weekend and Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 on Monday morning.
A tropical depression has winds of less than 38 mph.
What's next:
If it becomes a tropical storm, meaning winds of 39 mph or higher, it would get the name Edouard.
Where is Tropical Depression 5?
Tropical Depression 5 is located off the coast of Louisiana and is moving to the west-northwest.
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What is the forecast track for Tropical Depression 5?
According to the NHC, Tropical Depression 5 is forecast to continue moving northwest toward the Texas coast. It is forecast to become a tropical storm by Monday night.
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Are there any alerts for Tropical Depression 5?
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Port Bolivar, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.
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A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for the Texas coast from High Island to Louisiana.
Flood alerts have also been issued for parts of Southeast Texas, including for Houston.
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What impacts will Tropical Depression 5 have on Texas?
The biggest impact on Texas from Tropical Depression 5 will be in the form of heavy rain.
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has placed much of the Southeast Texas coast in a slight (Level 2/4) risk of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. This does include the Houston area.
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The Source: Information in this story came from FOX Weather, the National Hurricane Center and the Weather Prediction Center.