Tropical Storm Edouard Could Strengthen to Hurricane Before Landfall: Officials Tropical Storm Edouard is poised to deliver a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast, with officials warning that it may strengthen into a hurricane before landfall.
The storm's potential impact on the region is compounded by record breaking sea surface temperatures, which are fueling more than just Edouard's strength.
The National Hurricane Center has noted a 2 4 degree spike above average temperatures in the Gulf, a disturbing signpost that demands closer scrutiny.