The storm was forecast to produce intense and repeated bands of thunderstorms, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 20 inches of rainfall by Wednesday.. (NOAA via AP) Edouard made landfall in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, shortly after 2 pm ET and was expected to move into southeastern Texas later in the day. Millions of residents across the wider Gulf Coast were facing the risk of flooded roads, power outages and hazardous travel. The storm was also threatening coastal communities with a potentially dangerous surge. Water levels could rise by three to six feet across large parts of the affected coastline, while isolated locations near Port Arthur, Texas, and the Louisiana border could see storm surge reaching as high as eight feet. The storm was forecast to produce intense and repeated bands of thunderstorms, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 20 inches of rainfall by Wednesday. Such rainfall could overwhelm drainage systems, flood roads and leave low-lying communities cut off. The National Hurricane Center warned that although Edouard was expected to weaken as it moved inland, the risks from flooding and tornadoes could continue for hours after landfall. A tropical storm warning was in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion-Cameron Parish line in Louisiana. A storm surge warning covered the coastline from High Island in Texas to Cameron Parish. The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds were expected to remain east of the Houston metropolitan area, although Houston and surrounding communities could still experience periods of heavy rain and dangerous driving conditions. Farther east along the Louisiana coast, forecasters expected storm surge of around one to three feet, although conditions could vary depending on the storm's track and local geography. Officials urged residents in affected areas to monitor weather alerts and avoid flooded roads as the storm moved inland. The storm's combination of heavy rainfall, coastal surge and possible tornadoes posed multiple hazards even as its winds weakened away from the Gulf Coast. Working as Copy Editor at the Business Desk of Times Now Digital. Dedicated towards crafting interesting financial stories. Previously covered financi... View More