Tropical storm will deliver several inches of rain

As of 0900 UTC, Tropical Storm Edouard was located approximately 50 mi/80 km southeast of Port Arthur, Texas, and 85 mi/135 km east of Galveston. The storm is moving west-northwest at 12 mph/10 kt and has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph/56 kt. The storm is expected to deliver several inches of rainfall in coastal areas in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas. According to meteorologists at Wilkens Weather Technologies, the storm will likely make landfall along the Texas coast near the border with Louisiana. It is possible that the storm may strengthen before making landfall. Although the storm is not expected to significantly disrupt production at offshore facilities, several companies have evacuated non-essential workers from 23 production platforms and six rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port and the Houston Ship Channel have shut down operations. The storm is expected to cause delays and cancellations at William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU/HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH/IAH), both located in Houston.