Tropical Storm Nicholas closes in on Texas, hurricane watch issued: Latest forecast

Tropical storm Nicholas is closing in on Texas where a hurricane watch has been issued along the coast.

Tropical Storm Nicholas is closing in on Texas where a hurricane watch has been issued along the coast. Nicholas, now churning with 60 mph winds, could strengthen to a hurricane when it makes landfall Monday (hurricanes have 74 mph or higher winds). Nicholas is slow moving and will likely remain in Texas from Monday to Wednesday. Flash flooding is possible along the Texas coast, including Houston. Some areas could see about 1 foot of rain.