Tropical Depression Edouard
Tropical Depression Edouard has weakened, with maximum sustained winds decreased to 35 mph as it moves northwest through southeastern and eastern Texas. The storm is expected to dissipate by Wednesday night. Although the Tropical Storm Warning has been lifted for Texas and Louisiana coasts, gusty winds and heavy rainfall continue to impact southeastern Texas, with up to 12 inches of rain possible, raising concerns for flash flooding and river flooding particularly in low-lying areas. The risk of a tornado persists in affected areas through the night.
Tropical Weather Edouard is on course to potentially develop into a significant weather event as it approaches the Gulf Coast, posing a flood threat to Houston and surrounding areas. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the progression of the depression system, noting that conditions over the Gulf are conducive to strengthening. Heavy rainfall and high winds are expected to hit the coastal regions, prompting local authorities to prepare for potential flooding and other adverse conditions. Residents have been advised to remain alert and ready for possible emergency measures.
The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings as the system moves west-northwest, bringing with it a significant risk of flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas prone to heavy rainfall accumulation. The developing situation necessitates close observation as shifts in storm trajectory or intensity could result in increased threat levels to the Gulf Coast. Relief agencies are on standby, ensuring resources are available to aid affected communities. As the region braces for the impact, officials urge the public to stay informed through trustworthy meteorological updates.
Tropical Storm Edouard is located near Cameron, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 45 kt and gusts to 55 kt. It is moving northwest at 6 kt and is expected to weaken to a tropical depression tonight, eventually dissipating by Wednesday night. Coastal areas may experience flooding due to a combination of storm surge and tide.
Tropical waves are present in the eastern and central Atlantic, with scattered convection and isolated thunderstorms. The monsoon trough and ITCZ are producing significant convection in the Atlantic.
The Gulf of America sees moderate or weaker winds and slight seas as Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland. The Caribbean Sea experiences showers and thunderstorms due to a surface trough and upper-level low, with strong easterly winds and moderate seas in the central Caribbean.
In the Atlantic Ocean, a surface trough from Bermuda to the Bahamas is interacting with an upper-level low, causing numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. The subtropical ridge influences the remainder of the Atlantic, with moderate winds and seas, while stronger winds occur near the Bahamas and off Morocco.
September 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDTThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025.
Named Storms: 8 to 14
Hurricanes: 3 to 6
Major Hurricanes (Category 3 or higher): 1 to 3
Accumulate Cyclone Energy (ACE): 95% to 180% of the median
Primary Influencing Factor: Developing El Niño conditions expected to suppress Atlantic storm activity
This forecast indicates:
Despite the lower forecast, NOAA emphasizes that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to create a major disaster, and residents in hurricane-prone areas should still prepare as usual for the season.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30Key: Active Past Future
*Press/click the storm name to view additional detailsDespite fewer total storms than forecasted, the 2025 season produced several extremely intense hurricanes, including three Category 5 systems, making it one of the more powerful Atlantic seasons in recent history.
2020 - 30 named storms, 14 hurricanes
Hurricane Katrina (2005) - $125 billion
Harvey (2017) - $125 billion
Hurricane Patricia (2015) - 215 mph (345 km/h)
Hurricane Allen (1980) - 190 mph (305 km/h)
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating system that classifies hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds and the potential damage they can cause. It helps communicate the intensity of hurricanes and the likely impacts on structures and environments. The scale does not account for factors like storm surge or rainfall, focusing only on wind speeds.
Watching the Tropics was originally built as a personal storm tracker with only the most important charts for the Atlantic hurricane basin. Numerous sites are available for tracking hurricanes, but Watching the Tropics minimizes extra "noise" and shows only what you need.
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"Watching the tropics" refers to monitoring tropical weather systems, such as tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes, in regions close to the equator. Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts often use this phrase during hurricane season to indicate that they're keeping an eye on developing weather systems that could potentially strengthen and impact areas like the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.
Websites, news outlets, or weather services also use "Tropics Watch" to keep the public informed about the latest developments in the tropics, especially during peak hurricane season.
An "invest" refers to an area of disturbed weather that meteorologists are investigating for potential tropical development. The term "invest" is short for "investigation area."
When an area is designated as an invest, it is given a number (between 90 and 99) followed by the letter "L" for systems in the North Atlantic or "E" for systems in the Eastern Pacific. For example, "Invest 91L" would refer to the 91st area of interest in the Atlantic basin for that season.
The designation of an invest allows meteorologists to focus their resources on a specific area, utilize specialized forecasting models, and issue updates as needed.
A tropical depression is a type of tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of less than 39 mph (34 knots or 63 km/h).
Key characteristics:
It's the first stage of development in the tropical cyclone classification used by the National Hurricane Center, followed by tropical storm and then hurricane.
