Tropical Rainstorm Bertha Brings Heavy Rain to Texas
Tropical Rainstorm Bertha made its second U.S. landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m. ET, according to AccuWeather (source: AccuWeather). The storm, which originated in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, is classified as a 'homebrew' tropical storm due to its formation close to the U.S. coast. Bertha brought heavy rainfall and caused significant coastal flooding in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi during its initial landfall on July 22. As of Thursday evening, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and was tracking westward across South Texas, with its low-level circulation located west of Houston. Rainfall is expected to continue through early Friday, with localized flash flooding possible in South Texas and northern Mexico.