Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to track west along the Gulf Coast this week on a path that could bring impacts to Houston. Here's a look at the timing and potential impacts.
from TUE 11:00 AM CDT until TUE 8:00 PM CDT, Fort Bend County, Inland Harris County, Inland Jackson County, Grimes County, Inland Matagorda County, Galveston Island, Houston County, Walker County, Polk County, Brazos County, Inland Brazoria County, Southern Liberty County, Montgomery County, Washington County, San Jacinto County, Waller County, Chambers County, Wharton County, Inland Galveston County, Colorado County Tropical Storm Bertha in the northeastern Gulf will likely track toward Louisiana first.
The low may eventually drift closer to Southeast Texas, but probably in a much weaker state by the time it gets here. It is expected to track over Louisiana and weaken considerably before reaching the Houston area. Tropical Storm Bertha is prompting watches and warnings along the Gulf Coast as the storm continues on a path that could impact Texas.
On Tuesday morning, Bertha was located in the northeastern Gulf – about 100 miles southwest of Panama City – and was slowly moving northwest toward the coast. The low may eventually drift closer to Southeast Texas, but probably in a much weaker state by the time it gets to Houston. Tropical Storm Bertha currently has maximum sustained winds near 50 mph with higher gusts.
The National Hurricane Center says it could strengthen slightly on Tuesday, but then it will gradually weaken through the week. While tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect along the coast for parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, Bertha is not expected to be a high-impact event for Houston. There is a possibility of strong storms Wednesday evening as tropical moisture begins moving into the area.
The timing, coverage and intensity remain uncertain, with additional rounds of scattered storms possible Thursday and Friday. Tropical Storm Bertha remains disorganized and is expected to weaken considerably before reaching our area. Minor effects could include scattered downpours and slightly breezier conditions, but significant wind or storm-surge impacts are not expected.
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