Tropical Storm Dolly remnants bring rainfall to Caribbean
Dolly remnants bring rain to Caribbean Netherlands as season remains active.
Event / Disaster
Atlantic Pacific Hurricane Season
Multiple tropical storm and hurricane systems active across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, including Hurricane Karina (Category 4), Tropical Storms Edouard, Lowell, Marie, and remnants of Dolly, with forecasts for heavy rainfall and potential rapid intensification.
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2026-09-02 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 2 Sept, 01:16 UTC
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What happened
Texas Division of Emergency Management reports state preparedness for storm
Orlando Alanis of the Texas Division of Emergency Management stated during a news conference that Texas was prepared for Tropical Storm Edouard, which he characterized as the state's first major storm of the season. Emergency crews cleared dry vegetation to prevent lightning-sparked fires.
Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific Ocean west of Mexico
Tropical Storm Marie formed early Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean approximately 470 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving northwest. Forecasters expected Marie to become a hurricane within the coming days and was not threatening land.
Hurricane watch issued for Texas and Louisiana coast
A hurricane watch was issued from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana, indicating winds of 74 mph or greater were possible on Tuesday. A storm surge warning was also issued for the same area, with rising water from the Gulf expected to peak before and after landfall.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly bring rain to Caribbean region
The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly brought rain and thunderstorms to parts of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Turks & Caicos, and the Bahamas according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Karina reaches Category 4 strength in central Pacific
Hurricane Karina became a hurricane on Sunday and strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm by Monday. On Monday evening, Karina was centered 1,135-1,210 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula with maximum sustained winds of 130-140 mph moving west-northwest at 9-10 mph. The storm posed no threat to land.
Tropical Storm Lowell approaches Hawaii, potential for rapid intensification
Tropical Storm Lowell was located approximately 630-690 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, on Monday evening with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph moving west at 10 mph. Forecasters indicated the storm could rapidly intensify and become a major hurricane by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Edouard upgraded from tropical depression, expected to make landfall in Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard was upgraded from a tropical depression on Monday evening. The National Hurricane Center forecasted it would make landfall in Texas on Tuesday. Early Tuesday, the storm was located approximately 65-85 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana, and 90-115 miles southeast of Port Arthur, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph moving west-northwest at 7-8 mph.
Heavy rainfall expected in Texas from Tropical Storm Edouard
Forecasters anticipated 3-6 inches of rain in the greater Houston area, with some areas of Texas's upper coast receiving up to 9 inches. More than 4 inches per hour could fall in some locations, likely causing flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Edouard forecast to strengthen to hurricane before Gulf Coast landfall
Tropical Storm Edouard is forecast to significantly strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, with the National Hurricane Center predicting it may reach hurricane strength. Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf are 2 to 4 degrees above average, providing favorable conditions for intensification. Landfall is expected near the Louisiana-Texas state line around midday Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Lowell threatens Hawaii with potential hurricane intensification
Tropical Storm Lowell is located approximately 600 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph moving west at 10 mph. Forecasters predict Lowell could rapidly intensify and become a hurricane by Wednesday.
Galveston Independent School District cancels Tuesday classes ahead of Edouard landfall
The Galveston Independent School District announced cancellation of classes on Tuesday in advance of Tropical Storm Edouard making landfall in Texas.
Tropical Storm Marie forms off southwest Mexico coast
Tropical Storm Marie formed early Tuesday well offshore of southwest Mexico, approximately 470 miles southwest of Manzanillo, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph moving northwest. The storm is not threatening land and is expected to become a hurricane in the coming days.
Winds of 70 mph or more expected near center of Tropical Storm Edouard at landfall
Winds of 70 mph or more are possible near the center of Tropical Storm Edouard at landfall, with the storm expected to quickly weaken after moving inland. A tornado or two is also possible Tuesday afternoon and evening over parts of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.
Edouard expected to produce 3 to 9 inches of rainfall with flash flooding risk
Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals up to 9 inches in parts of the Upper Texas Coast inland through east-central Texas. Far southwest Louisiana could see 2 to 4 inches of rain. The heaviest rain is expected in rural areas between Houston and Beaumont, with high risk of flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas, and possible river flooding.
Tropical storm warnings and hurricane watch issued for Texas and Louisiana coasts
Tropical storm warnings are in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to the Vermilion and Iberia parish line in Louisiana. A hurricane watch has been issued for the area from High Island, Texas, to Cameron, Louisiana. A storm surge warning is in effect from High Island, Texas, to the Vermilion-Cameron Parish line in Louisiana.
Storm surge of 3 to 5 feet possible along Texas and Louisiana coast
Storm surge of 3 to 5 feet is possible from High Island, Texas, to the Vermilion-Cameron Parish line in Louisiana as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches.
Hurricane Karina strengthens to Category 4 storm in Pacific Ocean
Hurricane Karina became a hurricane on Sunday, fueled by warm waters far from shore, and strengthened on Monday into a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane does not threaten land.
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Tropical Storm Marie emerges in eastern Pacific basin
Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific waters west of Mexico during active hurricane season.
Hurricane Karina strengthens to Category 4 in Pacific waters
Hurricane Karina intensified to Category 4 strength in the central Pacific.
Tropical Storm Lowell accelerates intensification track toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lowell rapidly intensifies toward Hawaii with hurricane potential.
Edouard upgraded to tropical storm, Texas landfall imminent
Tropical Storm Edouard upgraded to make Texas landfall with hurricane watch issued.
Hurricane Karina intensifies to Category 4 in Pacific
Hurricane Karina strengthens to Category 4 in the Pacific Ocean.
Tropical Storm Marie develops in Pacific off Mexico
Tropical Storm Marie forms in Pacific waters off Mexico's southwest coast.
Tropical Storm Lowell intensifies toward Hawaii as hurricane threat grows
Tropical Storm Lowell may intensify to hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii.
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens toward Gulf Coast landfall
Tropical Storm Edouard expected to strengthen to hurricane with dangerous surge and winds before Gulf Coast landfall.