Former Tropical Storm Edouard continues to weaken, although it's bringing heavy rain and gusty winds across southeast Texas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The last advisory on Edouard was issued at 5 a.m. Sept. 2.
Elsewhere in the tropics, AccuWeather said Florida residents can expect downpours periodically this week and into the Labor Day weekend.
The National Hurricane Center is watching two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as we come closer to the peak of hurricane season on Sept. 10.
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The next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Fay.
Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 a.m. Sept. 2:
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, at 3:25 p.m., Sept. 1. Maximum sustained winds at the time were estimated at 60 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Since then, Edouard has weakened as it moves into Texas and is expected to dissipate later Sept. 2.
The storm continues to bring gusty winds and heavy rain from the Upper Texas coast inland through east-central Texas.
Total rainfall along Edouard's path is expected to range from 4 to 8 inches, with maximum totals up to 12 inches for some areas.
Across Southwest Louisiana, total rainfall from Edouard will range from 2 to 4 inches.
Tropical Storm Dolly, which formed Aug. 27, was a short-lived storm, but there was a possibility its remnants could re-organize.
The combination of wind shear, dry air and interaction with Hispaniola caused Dolly to lose all organization early Sept. 1.
"Dolly did bring an area of enhanced moisture with it through the Caribbean, and this will reach Florida and the eastern Gulf coast over the next few days and into the holiday weekend," according to Nicholas Arman, AccuWeather forecasting operations meteorologist, via email Sept. 1.
"This enhanced moisture can bring more widespread coverage of showers and thunderstorms later this week, and any thunderstorms could bring heavier downpours as well."
Even without an organized tropical depression or storm, separate from the storm in the northwestern Gulf, downpours will drench areas from the Bahamas to Florida periodically this week, according to AccuWeather.
"While we no longer think there is any potential for Dolly to re-organize, we are now monitoring an area in the northeastern Gulf and off the Southeast coast from Sept. 6-9 for a low chance of tropical development," Arman said.
"There are pockets of moisture and energy scattered about the eastern Gulf and across Florida this week," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.
Waters are sufficiently warm in the region, well above the 80-degree Fahrenheit tropical threshold for development.
While nothing indicates rapid development of a tropical storm in the eastern Gulf or the southwestern Atlantic, this zone does have some risk later this week and into the Labor Day weekend, according to AccuWeather.
"Similar to how Tropical Storm Edouard formed, a slow-moving boundary this weekend is expected to stall off the Southeast coast over Florida. The boundary along with some upper-level energy and enhanced moisture could allow for tropical development again during this timeframe," Arman said.
"Regardless, this boundary combined with enhance moisture will lead to continued widespread thunderstorm coverage into early next week."
The National Hurricane Center issued its last advisory on Edouard at 5 a.m. Sept. 2. Forecasters are watching two tropical waves:
An eastern Atlantic tropical wave is along 40W, south of 20N, moving westward at 17 to 23 mph.
A well-defined tropical wave in the central Atlantic is along 55W, south of 23N, moving westward at 17 mph.
"Tropical waves are clusters of showers and thunderstorms that act as the seedlings for many tropical storms throughout the Atlantic season," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert, via email.
"There are about 60 tropical waves that move across the Atlantic each year, and roughly 10 percent to 15 percent of them develop into a tropical system. That's about one in seven.
"Tropical waves are important because they contribute to about 80 percent of all major hurricanes."
On Sept. 1, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month and "encouraging Floridians to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their homes from disasters that may impact the state.
"While preparedness is important year-round, September serves as a critical reminder to review disaster plans, restock emergency supplies and know where to go if an evacuation is ordered as Florida enters the historical peak of hurricane season."
"Floridians should take this opportunity to ensure they are prepared for the remainder of hurricane season," said executive director Jared W. Perdue of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
"FDEM encourages residents to know their evacuation zone, make a family disaster plan and build an emergency kit to save time, money and stress now — before a storm threatens the state."
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
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The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.
The 30-year average, from 1991 to 2020, is for 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.
The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.
Here are the names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and how to pronounce them:
Arthur: Tropical Storm Arthur formed June 17, 2026
Bertha: Tropical Storm Bertha formed July 20, 2026
Cristobal: Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Aug. 12
Dolly: Tropical Storm Dolly formed Aug. 27
Edouard: Tropical Storm Edouard formed Sept. 1
We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage to bring you the most current information you need to protect your home and family.
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida's service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida's best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://naplesnews.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Hurricane forecasters predict tropical downpours into Labor Day weekend
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