Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf

EDOUARD BREWING 🌀 8/31 VIDEO BREAKDOWN: Tropical Storm Edouard is likely to form before making landfall Tuesday morning/midday near High Island/Port Arthur/Beaumont. Southwest Louisiana should watch closely too, with some models a bit farther east near the TX/LA line. A weak to moderate tropical storm is most likely, but quick strengthening can’t be ruled out. Main impacts: heavy rain, localized flash flooding and gusty winds, with isolated 4–6” totals possible near landfall. Stay tuned! 🌀 @WD

Toronto could see up to 50 millimetres of rainfall on Monday and thunderstorms could be on the way this afternoon. A special weather statement has now been issued for the city, with Environment Canada warning of between 30 and 50 millimetres of rainfall by this evening. “Some areas have received up to 25 mm with this mornings rainfall,” the national weather agency said in its advisory. “Another round of showers and embedded thunderstorms is expected this afternoon. Additional local rainfall amou