A tropical depression, Bertha made landfall over Texas Thursday evening. The weakening tropical depression is moving inland after bringing heavy rainfall to parts of eastern Texas.
The Path and Impact of Bertha on Houston
By 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, the center of Bertha was located approximately 10 miles north-northeast of Houston, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and moving west at 13 mph. The storm's unpredictable journey had been well-tracked, as it brought rain to eastern Texas. Bertha was a tropical storm before weakening to a tropical depression. Tropical Storm Bertha tracker information shows the storm's trajectory and its impacts on Houston, with live radar providing real-time updates.
The Bertha tracker maps, including the cone of uncertainty and rainfall details, indicated the storm's potential impacts on South Texas. While Bertha did not significantly impact Houston, the precautionary measures taken by residents highlight the importance of preparedness during such weather events.
The tropical depression was not expected to have a major impact on Houston, as indicated by the National Hurricane Center's 7 a.m. update. The storm continued to weaken as it moved inland, with all tropical advisories canceled as the remnants of Bertha moved inland.
Tracking the Remnants of Bertha
The remnants of Bertha were over Texas Thursday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was the second named storm to form in the Atlantic in 2026.
The remnants of Bertha were over Texas Thursday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was the second named storm to form in the Atlantic in 2026..
Bertha was an odd storm from the beginning. The combination of land interaction, dry air, and wind shear kept it from strengthening beyond a 60 mph tropical storm.
By Friday, Bertha should just become a remnant area of non-tropical low pressure. The weakening of Bertha to a tropical depression and its eventual dissipation as remnants moving west of Houston marked the end of its impactful journey.
The watch for Bertha was extended to part of the Texas coast, highlighting the need for vigilance and preparedness in the face of tropical storms.
For those in the path of future tropical storms, staying updated with the latest Bertha tracker information and understanding the potential impacts of tropical depressions and their remnants is crucial. Bertha will continue to be a topic of interest for weather enthusiasts and residents in the affected areas as we await the next tropical update.
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