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Tropical Depression Five forms in the Gulf of Mexico and threatens heavy rain for the Texas coast

Tropical Depression Five formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for the upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts, spanning from Port Bolivar to the Vermilion/Cameron parish line. Tropical storm-force winds of at least 39 mph are expected within the next 24 to 36 hours. If the system reaches these wind speeds, it will be named Edouard. The system is moving west-northwest toward the Texas coast and is forecast to continue strengthening before landfall. The primary impact for the region will be heavy rainfall. The National Hurricane Center and the Weather Prediction Center have placed much of the Southeast Texas coast, including the Houston area, at a slight risk of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected generally east and southeast of a line from Huntsville to Galveston, with some locations potentially receiving 5 to 7 inches in a worst-case scenario. Governor Greg Abbott will hold a briefing in Austin on Monday afternoon to discuss the state's preparations for the tropical weather.

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