Tropical Storm Edouard has triggered hurricane watches and warnings along the northwestern Gulf Coast after forming on Monday, Aug. 31.

NOAA/NWS/NHC. Lowell (5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026) PC: NOAA/NWS/NHC. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Lowell continues to turn more toward the north-northeast tonight into Monday while accelerating.

Flooding rains pounded parts of southeast Texas this week, bringing life-threatening flooding to the region. Tropical Storm Edouard was behind the influx of rain, which prompted flash flood warnings

With Edouard fading, forecasters are watching two tropical waves and a possible tropical threat near Florida heading into the Labor Day weekend.

The system that started the day as Invest 97L has become Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the 8 p.m. EDT update from the National Hurricane Center.

It is expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when making its closest approach to the islands Monday.

A storm that popped up off the Gulf Coast of Louisiana has become Tropical Storm Edouard.

In Texas’ hard-hit Hardin County, officials said flooding, downed trees and powerlines, debris, and power outages were still creating hazardous conditions.

Lowell is forecast to make its closest approach late Monday night, passing just west of Kauai’s coastal waters, likely as a Category 2 or 3 hurricane. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently active for both Kauai and Niihau.

A mudslide killed two people and left 10 missing in eastern China, damaging a dozen houses following days of torrential rain brought by tropical cyclone Saudel, state media said Sunday.