Tropical storm warnings in effect for Louisiana and Texas

• Up to 3 inches of rain could fall in parts of the metro, says Megan Williams, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Slidell.
• No significant widespread impact is expected here, she says.

Zoom in: Houston could get up to 9 inches through Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center says.

• Edouard is expected to make landfall Tuesday night in Texas and reach Houston as a tropical storm before weakening.
• Tropical storm warnings are in effect along the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. See the latest forecast.

Zoom out: Hurricane forecasters are also tracking the Tropical Storm Dolly remnants, which are bringing heavy rain to the Bahamas.

The bottom line: This storm, thankfully, doesn't appear to be a threat to New Orleans. However, it's a good reminder to check your supplies as we head toward the peak of hurricane season.