Tropical Depression Five Targets Texas-Louisiana Coast

The Townsquare Media Weather Center continues to monitor hurricane season, which typically peaks in September and runs through November 30.

We are currently monitoring Tropical Depression Five moving west-northwest in The Gulf, which is expected to reach the Texas–Louisiana coast on Tuesday, September 1. If this depression keeps it together, it could become Tropical Storm Edouard.

According to The Weather Channel, “Tropical storm warnings have been issued from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion/Iberia Parish Line, meaning winds of 40+ mph are expected beginning on Tuesday. This includes Houston and Galveston.”

This system could also bring heavy rain to areas of upper Texas and the southwest Louisiana coast; however, there is concern about flash flooding in areas experiencing drought. Also, The Weather Channel said a “storm surge of up to 4 feet is possible.”

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Alabama Coastline Update

The National Weather Service in Mobile said, “Tropical Depression Five has developed across the northwestern Gulf this afternoon. It will continue to move away from the local area, and no significant impacts are expected. The chances of redevelopment from the remnants of TS Dolly continue to decrease; it is currently given a near-zero chance of redevelopment.”

There is concern for the Northern Gulf Coast for moderate rip-current impacts today and low impacts through Friday.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster