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Houston-area school districts announce closures on Wednesday after Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points This warning applies to areas east of I-45. Tropical Storm Edouard has prompted school districts to announce closures.
Tropical Storm Edouard has prompted school districts to announce closures. A flood watch is in effect for areas including Harris and Galveston Counties.
The flood watch began at 1 a.m. Tuesday and is set to expire at 7 a.m. Wednesday. This warning applies to areas east of I-45.
Further details about the storm and its impact are available from the source. The flood watch indicates a potential for flooding in the affected areas, but specific details about the storm's trajectory and expected severity are not provided here.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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