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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Tropical Storm Edouard forms south of Louisiana coast

Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Monday evening approximately 100 miles south of the Louisiana coast. As of Tuesday morning, the storm has not increased in intensity since its initial formation 12 hours prior.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coastal regions are under monitoring for potential weather impacts as the storm tracks toward the coast.

Key Facts

  • Tropical Storm Edouard is the 5th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
  • The storm formed on Monday evening.
  • The storm formed approximately 100 miles south of the Louisiana coast.
  • As of Tuesday morning, the storm has not strengthened since its formation 12 hours earlier.

Who's Mentioned

otherTropical Storm Edouard“The 5th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Issued the official forecast for the storm's intensity and path.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided rainfall predictions for the affected regions.”otherEdouard“The fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.”locationTexas“State where landfall is expected.”locationI-45“Corridor identified as a high-risk area for heavy rainfall.”locationLouisiana“State where landfall is expected.”