Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after Gulf Coast impact
Tropical Storm Bertha recently hit the Gulf Coast, causing heavy rain and strong winds.
It first affected southern Louisiana and then moved to Texas, where it weakened into a tropical depression.
The storm brought some flooding and minor damage, like a damaged boardwalk in Florida.
Authorities in Galveston warned residents to be ready for windy weather, but overall, the impact was not very severe.
The storm also caused SpaceX to delay a rocket launch.
Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana and Texas, causing heavy surf and flooding.
The storm weakened into a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds dropping to 38 mph (61 kph).
Forecasters predicted 1-3 inches of rainfall, with isolated totals up to 4 inches, potentially causing flash flooding.
Galveston officials urged residents to prepare for gusty weather, while businesses remained open.
Bertha caused minor damage in Florida, including a damaged boardwalk and a knocked-over Waffle House sign.
- Who
- Residents of southern Louisiana, Texas, and Florida
- What
- Tropical Storm Bertha weakened after making landfall
- When
- Thursday (local time)
- Where
- Gulf Coast, particularly southern Louisiana and Texas
- Why
- The storm brought heavy surf, flooding, and tropical storm-force wind gusts
Local Preparedness
Minimal Damage
Community Response
Local Preparedness
Galveston officials urged residents to secure outdoor objects and prepare for gusty weather.
Minimal Damage
Despite warnings, significant impacts were not forecasted, and businesses remained open.
- Storm Status
- Tropical Depression
- Rainfall Prediction
- 1-3 inches (2.5-7.6 cm), isolated up to 4 inches (10.1 cm)
- Wind Speed
- Maximum sustained winds dropped to 38 mph (61 kph) or lower
- Affected Areas
- Southern Louisiana, Texas, Florida
- Impact on SpaceX Launch
- Rescheduled to Friday due to thick clouds
- Hurricane Season
- Second named tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season