Tropical Storm Harold Makes Landfall on Texas Coast

Tropical Storm Harold Makes Landfall on Texas Coast
Tropical Storm Harold moving northwest in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 22, 2023. NOAA via Reuters
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PADRE ISLAND, Texas Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on the South Texas coast Tuesday, where it is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kmh) in areas along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Forecasters said Tuesday that the storm is expected to produce 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of rain with some isolated amounts of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) in South Texas through Wednesday.