Tropical Storm Edouard Impacts Local Weather
Tropical Storm Edouard is directly affecting the College Station area, prompting official alerts from the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch is currently in effect, indicating that conditions are favorable for flooding. Additionally, a Tropical Cyclone Local Statement has been issued, signaling that tropical weather impacts are expected.
The storm is tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana border and is forecast to turn west-northwest as it approaches Central Texas, bringing significant moisture to the region.
Current Conditions and Today's Forecast
It is currently Tuesday morning with clear skies. The air temperature is 88 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 96 degrees. Relative humidity stands at 62 percent, and the dew point is 73 degrees.
Winds are light at 6 miles per hour. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 97 degrees. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m., with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
Temperatures may fall to around 93 degrees in the afternoon, and heat index values could reach 105 degrees. Northeast winds will range from 0 to 10 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
