NewsTS Edouard made landfall this morning
Posted At: August 5, 2008 @ 10:30 AM
Posted By: Reed Timmer
Related Categories: General
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall this morning at around 12z in the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge between High Island and the Louisiana Border, packing winds of 55 knots. The center was difficult to locate at times, and was likely changing locations slightly as convection pulsed. Most of the convection and intense rain bands were on the west side of the storm, indicating that wind shear was likely still a problem, and inhibited Edouard from becoming a hurricane. Shown below is a radar image from just after landfall:
While isolated convective elements in the rain bands outside of the inner core of Edouard were scarce this morning, thus limiting the tornado threat, there is a possibility that the tornado chances could increase this afternoon with the heating of the day. The SPC has issued a mesoscale discussion for more of east Texas and western Louisiana for this afternoon, where a tornado watch will likely be issued if convective elements begin to initiate in the rain bands of the front-right quadrant of the tropical cyclone. Stay tuned for updates..
While isolated convective elements in the rain bands outside of the inner core of Edouard were scarce this morning, thus limiting the tornado threat, there is a possibility that the tornado chances could increase this afternoon with the heating of the day. The SPC has issued a mesoscale discussion for more of east Texas and western Louisiana for this afternoon, where a tornado watch will likely be issued if convective elements begin to initiate in the rain bands of the front-right quadrant of the tropical cyclone. Stay tuned for updates..
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