HOUSTON – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for a portion of the Texas coast as Bertha moves westward along the Gulf Coast.
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Here’s what Houston can expect and when.
Watches and warnings
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Texas-Louisiana border to Sargent, Texas. This includes Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers County, Coastal Brazoria County, Coastal Galveston County, and Galveston Island.
Under a warning, a Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case, within 24 hours.
Where is Tropical Storm Bertha?
The center of Bertha was near the Louisiana coast on Wednesday and was continuing to move westward.
The center of the tropical storm is expected to move near the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts through Thursday. It will then move farther inland into Texas on Friday.
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Bertha has already weakened and is expected to continue to weaken over the next few days. However, the NHC says Bertha could maintain tropical storm intensity through late Thursday.
Houston-area impacts
There are no significant impacts expected for the Houston-area. There will be mostly coastal impacts such as isolated rainfall elevated tides, minor coastal flooding, gusty winds, and dangerous surf from Thursday and early Friday.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to generate isolated flash flooding, tropical storm conditions, and coastal flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Farther inland, scattered storms and breezy conditions are possible.
Hurricane season 2026
Bertha is the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Texas was also impacted by this season’s first named storm. Arthur brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the Texas Gulf Coast in mid-June.
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