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Marie May Strengthen to Hurricane as SoCal Braces for Labor Day Weekend Weather
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Marie May Strengthen to Hurricane as SoCal Braces for Labor Day Weekend Weather

Tropical Storm Marie could upgrade to a hurricane and head toward Southern California for Labor Day weekend, potentially bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and high surf with dangerous rip currents. Forecasts are uncertain, with spaghetti-models showing a range of possible tracks, so confidence is low to moderate. The National Weather Service warns of large waves and the potential for coastal flooding near tides, while offshore winds and widespread heavy rain remain less likely—residents should stay tuned for updates.

Houston Braces for Edouard's Modest Coastal Arrival
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Houston Braces for Edouard's Modest Coastal Arrival

Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Edouard to intensify to a tropical storm or brief Category 1 before landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border on Tuesday, with Houston likely to experience mainly wind gusts of 30–35 mph east of I-45 and 2–5 inches of rain mainly east of the freeway; overall impacts on Houston are not expected to be severe, though isolated flooding is possible. Stage 2 flood alerts are in effect east of I-45 and Stage 1 west. Expect a windy Tuesday with some wrap-around showers Tuesday night into Wednesday; avoid flooded roads and stay tuned for updates (due by ~7 am Tuesday).

Gulf disturbance set to become a tropical storm as Texas–Louisiana coast braces for impacts
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Gulf disturbance set to become a tropical storm as Texas–Louisiana coast braces for impacts

A disturbance in the northwestern Gulf is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall along the northwestern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, triggering Tropical Storm Warnings from Port Bolivar, TX to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana. The system is expected to bring 1–3 ft of storm surge, 3–6 inches (locally up to 9 inches) of rainfall, and tropical-storm–force winds as it tracks west-northwest at about 5 mph, with center currently around 27.8°N, 91.0°W and roughly 130 miles south of Morgan City, LA.

Houston Monitors Gulf Disturbance as Flood Watch Extends Ahead of Tuesday Rain
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Houston Monitors Gulf Disturbance as Flood Watch Extends Ahead of Tuesday Rain

A developing tropical low in the Gulf (Invest97L) could become a tropical depression or storm and approach the Upper Texas Coast by Tuesday, prompting a Tropical Storm Warning from Port Bolivar to Vermilion/Cameron Parish and a flood watch through Wednesday; Monday will be hot and dry, but heavy rain is likely Tuesday with potential street flooding especially east of Houston, along with some gusty offshore winds, though widespread damaging winds aren’t expected.

Dolly Poised to Weaken as It Heads Toward the Caribbean
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Dolly Poised to Weaken as It Heads Toward the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Dolly is a fast-moving system about 1,145 miles east of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, moving west at 24 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph. Dolly is forecast to degenerate into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands, but heavy rain could lash the Caribbean this weekend, bringing flash‑flood risks to the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. Florida isn’t expected to be threatened by Dolly, and forecasters note the 2026 Atlantic season is anticipated to produce 7–13 named storms with limited chances of major hurricanes.

Atlantic’s Fourth Named Storm Dolly Forms, U.S. Impacts Not Expected Soon
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Atlantic’s Fourth Named Storm Dolly Forms, U.S. Impacts Not Expected Soon

The National Hurricane Center confirms Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the far eastern Atlantic as the fourth named storm of the 2026 season, moving west at about 24 mph with 40 mph winds. It’s not expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and could weaken to a tropical wave by the weekend. No immediate impacts to the U.S. or Florida are anticipated, though the track remains uncertain while Dolly remains far away.

Atlantic Dolly Forms: New Tropical Storm Aims for Leeward Islands
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Atlantic Dolly Forms: New Tropical Storm Aims for Leeward Islands

The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, located about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving west at 24 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Dolly is forecast to near the Leeward Islands this weekend and could degenerate into a tropical wave, but heavy rain could lash the Caribbean—affecting the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola with potential flash flooding, especially in higher terrain.

Dolly Forms in Atlantic as Short-Lived Storm Ahead of Leeward Islands
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Dolly Forms in Atlantic as Short-Lived Storm Ahead of Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph and a central pressure of 1007 mb. The NHC says Dolly is likely short‑lived and expected to degenerate into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands, though heavy rain could affect the islands late Saturday into Sunday. There are currently no watches or warnings.

Hawaii Braces as Tropical Storm Moke Passes South of the Islands
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Hawaii Braces as Tropical Storm Moke Passes South of the Islands

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Moke will pass south of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain (5–10 inches on the Big Island’s windward and southeast sides, up to 15 inches in isolated spots) and gusty winds as it moves west through early next week. While not a direct hit, the storm could trigger flooding and mudslides across the island chain, with lighter rainfall on other islands. Gov. Josh Green urged residents to prepare after Lala caused tens of millions in damage, and officials warned about dangerous currents and to monitor updates as Moke’s path remains near Hawaii.