Nation Texas braces for up to 2 feet of rain as Tropical Storm Nicholas charges toward Gulf Coast September 13, 2021John Bacon, Megan Kearney and Doyle Rice, USA TODAYComments Off on Texas braces for up to 2 feet of rain as Tropical Storm Nicholas charges toward Gulf Coast Tropical Storm Nicholas was churning along the Texas coast, a strengthening system that could reach hurricane status when it slams ashore Monday.