# Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf, fifth storm of 2026 season

Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf on Aug. 31, 2026, becoming the fifth storm of the season.

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The National Hurricane Center said on 2026-08-31 that Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the fifth tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. [^1]

The system is forecast to move inland over Texas near 30.1N 94.3W by 0000 UTC on September 2, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots. [^2]

Tropical Storm Edouard was centered near 28.6N 91.8W at 0300 UTC on September 1, 2026, moving west-northwest at 6 knots, according to the National Hurricane Center. [^3]

The National Weather Service issued a storm surge watch and warning graphic for Tropical Storm Edouard. [^4]

The National Hurricane Center said Edouard is moving slowly at about 6 mph west-northwest toward coastal Louisiana and Texas. [^5]

Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to make landfall today with heavy rain and possible severe storms in Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday. [^6]

Late week rain chances are around 60-70% for both the coast and inland due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. [^7]

North of Highway 20 has a 20-30% chance for an isolated or stray, small and brief, shower or rumble of thunder. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The National Hurricane Center said on 2026-08-31 that Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the fifth tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. (WCJB, News)
2. The system is forecast to move inland over Texas near 30.1N 94.3W by 0000 UTC on September 2, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 40 knots. (noaa.gov, News)
3. Tropical Storm Edouard was centered near 28.6N 91.8W at 0300 UTC on September 1, 2026, moving west-northwest at 6 knots, according to the National Hurricane Center. (noaa.gov, News)
4. The National Weather Service issued a storm surge watch and warning graphic for Tropical Storm Edouard. (noaa.gov, News)
5. The National Hurricane Center said Edouard is moving slowly at about 6 mph west-northwest toward coastal Louisiana and Texas. (WCJB, News)
6. Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to make landfall today with heavy rain and possible severe storms in Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday. (WJHG, News)
7. Late week rain chances are around 60-70% for both the coast and inland due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly. (WJHG, News)
8. North of Highway 20 has a 20-30% chance for an isolated or stray, small and brief, shower or rumble of thunder. (WJHG, News)

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