Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Cameron Parish, bringing wind and rain

CAMERON, La. (KPLC) - Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou today, bringing wind and rain to Cameron and Calcasieu parishes.

Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m., bringing winds up to 70 mph. It is expected to rapidly weaken as it moves into Texas.

Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m., bringing winds up to 70 mph. It is expected to rapidly weaken as it moves into Texas.

The storm was forecasted to possibly strengthen into a hurricane before landfall, but drier air kept sustained winds well below hurricane force. Cameron Parish schools were closed as a precaution due to potential road flooding.

Conditions will gradually improve through the evening. Scattered showers remain possible overnight, but more significant rain is expected in Southeast Texas as the storm slows and moves inland.