Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens into a Trough, Final Impacts Felt in Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has officially weakened into a trough of low pressure. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its final advisory as the storm dissipated over Texas. As of 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Bertha was located approximately 40 miles west-northwest of Houston, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 km/h) and higher gusts. The system is moving west at 14 mph (22.5 km/h). Despite its weakening, Bertha's remnants are bringing 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) of rainfall to South Texas, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 4 inches (102 mm). This rainfall poses a risk of localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas. Swells generated by the storm are also affecting the Louisiana and Texas coastlines, with elevated water levels expected through the next high tide cycle. 
