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Parts Of The Texas Gulf Coast May See 20 Inches Of Rain From Tropical Storm Nicholas

Nicholas could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall Monday. The storm will trigger "considerable flash and urban flooding," the National Hurricane Center says.
Tropical Storm Nicholas filled a large portion of the Gulf of Mexico Monday morning, as seen in this satellite photo taken around sunrise.
Updated September 13, 2021 at 10:42 AM ET

The Texas Gulf Coast and southwestern Louisiana are under threat Monday, with Tropical Storm Nicholas bringing a "life-threatening storm surge, isolated tornadoes, and significant heavy rain up to 20 inches in places," the National Weather Service said.

Nicholas could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall on the northwest

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