A low-pressure system currently located south of Louisiana is showing signs of organization and has a 70 percent chance of strengthening into a tropical depression or storm within the next two days. Meteorologists predict this developing system will likely become the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, designated as Edouard. The National Hurricane Center warns that heavy rain between three to six inches could fall on parts of Texas and southwestern Louisiana by Tuesday, with potential flooding concerns. Tropical storm watches or warnings may be issued for coastal areas in southwest Louisiana and upper Texas later Monday. While the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are unlikely to develop further due to wind shear, experts remain vigilant about their movement toward Florida waters where conditions could be more favorable for redevelopment.
Key Points:
- PTC 5, a low-pressure system south of Louisiana, has a 70 percent chance of strengthening over the next two days.
- The developing system is expected to become Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
- Meteorologists predict 3 to 6 inches of rain with potential flooding for parts of Texas and southwestern Louisiana on Tuesday.
