Storms Sweep Coast and Pacific | Hattiesburg News

Tropical Storm Edouard slammed into the Texas-Louisiana border with 60 mph winds and heavy rain, triggering flood warnings as it quickly weakened. Forecasters warned of 3-9 inches of rain across Texas and parts of Louisiana, with officials focused on flood risks and wildfire prevention. Coastal residents braced for gusty weather, though damage was minimal so far. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, Hurricane Lowell stirred up rough seas near Hawaii, while Category 4 Hurricane Karina began to weaken. Leftover energy from Dolly dumped rain on Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas — making for a globally active storm season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0527263cc5b5ba13