Tropical Storm Edouard, which formed overnight, is expected to bring torrential rain to some parts of the Houston region on Tuesday and Wednesday, although where residents will experience the most impact remains to be seen.
The National Hurricane Center and Houston Chronicle meteorologists placed the largest potential for flash flooding this week from around the Matagorda area to east of Lake Charles, La., and miles inland nearly to Waco.
Winds were expected to peak at around 40 miles per hour.
Chronicle journalists are tracking the storm and its impacts throughout the region. Follow below for the latest updates on Edouard.
The first round of rain could reach the upper Texas coast before sunrise Tuesday.
Rain will become more widespread along the coast and across parts of Chambers, Galveston and eastern Brazoria counties through the morning. Some early downpours could produce brief street flooding and reduced visibility.
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A flood watch will be in effect from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning for areas generally along and east of Interstate 45, including Houston.
Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf Monday night. Around 7 p.m., the rotating center of Edouard was about 175 miles southeast of Port Arthur, had sustained winds of 40 mph, and was moving west-northwest at 6 mph.
Tropical storm warnings, which include communities in Chambers County like Anahuac and Mont Belvieu, will remain in effect through at least Tuesday ahead of Edouard's arrival.
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This article originally published at Live updates: Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Houston with torrential rain and possible flooding.