09/02/2026
🌧️ WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE: EDOUARD WEAKENS, HEAVY RAIN & GUSTY WINDS REMAIN A CONCERN
WALKER COUNTY, Texas — 7:40 A.M. WEDNESDAY: Edouard has weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression as it continues moving inland across East Texas this morning.
As of the 4 a.m. advisory, the center of Edouard was located approximately 30 miles south-southwest of Lufkin, moving north-northwest at around 5 mph. Maximum sustained winds had decreased to approximately 35 mph.
For Walker County, the primary concerns today remain heavy tropical rainfall, localized flooding and gusty winds.
⚠️ A Wind Advisory remains in effect for Walker County into early this afternoon. Gusty winds combined with locally saturated ground could result in downed limbs or isolated tree problems.
🌧️ Bands of tropical rain will continue moving across the region today. Some areas may receive considerably more rain than others depending on where the heavier bands develop and repeatedly move across the same locations.
🌊 FLASH FLOODING REMAINS THE BIGGEST CONCERN. The Weather Prediction Center warns that flash flooding is likely across portions of East and Southeast Texas, with significant flash flooding possible in some locations. Urban areas, low-lying roads, drainage areas, creeks and low-water crossings will be particularly vulnerable.
🚗 ROAD SAFETY
• Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway.
• Do not drive around barricades.
• Slow down considerably during heavy rainfall.
• Be especially cautious before daylight and after dark when water covering a roadway can be difficult to see.
• Remember that floodwater can hide washed-out pavement underneath.
• Turn Around, Don't Drown.
The good news this morning is that Edouard will continue weakening as it moves inland. The system is expected to become a remnant low tonight into Thursday.
However, weakening winds do NOT mean the flooding threat is over. Heavy rainfall can continue well after a tropical system loses tropical-storm strength.
Walker County News will continue monitoring conditions throughout the day and provide updates on flooding, road conditions and any warnings issued for our area.
