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Breaking News . . .
Tropical Storm Edouard heads to upper Gulf Coast
By Courtney Burleson, Managing Editor
As Tropical Storm Edouard bears down on the Texas Gulf Coast, local residents are once again reminded to take notice as this storm moves closer to home.
As of Monday morning Colorado County, along with Austin, Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton were under a Inland Tropical Storm warning. Warnings are issued for inland counties when tropical storm conditions are anticipated beyond the coastal areas in the next six to 12 hours.
"Tropical Storm Dolly was a dry run and this could be the dress rehearsal," said Colorado County Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Rogers.
Tropical Storm turned Hurricane Dolly threatened the upper Texas Gulf Coast in late July and then made landfall along the South Texas coast.
However, Tropical Storm Edouard is predicted to pack a little harder punch for Harris and neighboring counties.
Rogers said the National Weather Service is forecasting three to five inches of rain locally and up to 10 inches in isolated spots. Rainbands could hit Colorado County as early as 1 a.m. Tuesday morning said Rogers.
"It is coming fast and furious," said Rogers.
Tropical Storm Edouard has a projected landfall between Galveston and Brazoria Counties around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to Rogers.
"We should see the beginning of the storm's winds about 3 p.m. Tuesday as the storm approaches from the east," said Rogers. "The center of the storm should cross our county about 6 p.m. if it stays true to course."
Winds of 39 miles per hour plus are forecasted.
Rogers does not anticipate any evacuations at this time but suggests residents use caution and secure loose yard items. He also suggests those living in recreational vehicles, mobile homes or homes under renovation should use caution.
"Everybody just needs to pay attention," said Rogers. "We'll bake today, drown tomorrow and it should clear out by Wednesday."
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