NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Tropical Depression Edouard triggers rescues and power outages across East Texas
Tropical Depression Edouard has left thousands without power and forced emergency rescues in East Texas after dumping nearly 60 centimeters of rain in some areas. Authorities have closed schools and municipal offices near the Louisiana border as the storm continues to cause flooding and downed power lines.
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Residents in East Texas face ongoing hazardous conditions, including widespread power outages and road closures, with the National Weather Service warning of continued heavy rain through Thursday morning.
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personNick Slaughter“Meteorologist providing rainfall data”otherMarie“Tropical storm in the Pacific”locationHardin County“County experiencing severe flooding and power outages”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Agency tracking Pacific storms”personRobert Grimm“Emergency management coordinator for Jefferson County”otherEdouard“Tropical depression causing flooding and damage in Texas”otherLowell“Category 5 hurricane in the Pacific”locationJefferson County“County dealing with power restoration efforts”personGrady Leger“Resident of Lumberton reporting storm damage”organizationTexas Parks and Wildlife“Agency assisting in evacuation operations”otherKarina“Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific”