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Tropical Storm Edouard Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 6A
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL052026
724 PM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

This product covers Southeast Texas

CENTER OF EDOUARD PASSING OVER BEAUMONT METROPOLITAN AREA

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles north-northeast of Galveston TX
    - 30.2N 94.2W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Edouard's center is now passing over Beaumont 
Metropolitan Area. The tropical storm winds extends outward up to 25 
miles from the center. Winds will continue to decrease over Southeast 
Texas, however, Edouard can still produce strong gusty winds mainly 
over areas along and east of I-45. A Wind Advisory will remain in 
effect for the far eastern and northeastern counties. Also, the 
system's rainbands will continue to produce moderate to heavy rainfall,
which has the potential for flash flooding. Moreover, residual 
tropical moisture behind the system could result in additional rainfall
on Wednesday as well. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across 
portions of Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against 
life-threatening flood waters having further impacts of extensive 
potential.

Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across 
portions of Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against dangerous 
flood waters having further impacts of limited to significant 
potential.

WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.

    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind 
      impacts accordingly.
    - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations 
      as needed.
    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community 
      infrastructure as necessary.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.


Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast 
Texas.

* TORNADOES:
Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across the far 
eastern counties of Southeast Texas through late this evening. Remain 
well braced against tornado event having further limited impact 
potential.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside 
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and 
flooded areas.

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas 
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged 
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities 
have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. 
Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, 
continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic 
lights make travel difficult. 

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered 
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have 
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover 
the road. Turn around, don't drown!


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX 
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.