When Tropical Storm Bertha reaches Houston: Thursday timeline as coastal warnings takes effect 22%
By Justin Ballard15%
7/23/2026, 9:00:00 AM
Topics: Weather Forecasts, Tropical Storms
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A day after Houston’s first 100-degree day of the year, Tropical Storm Bertha is bringing a modest change to the forecast — and a tropical storm warning for parts of the upper Texas Coast.
Increasing clouds, a few bands of tropical rain and slightly lower temperatures are expected Thursday as the weakening storm approaches Southeast Texas.
Don't expect a washout, though.
For most of the Houston area, Bertha's strongest winds and heaviest rainfall should remain south and east of the metro, though coastal communities can expect tropical storm conditions, rough surf and minor storm surge.
TRACK BERTHA: Follow the path of the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as it approaches Texas Thursday.
Instead, Thursday offers only a brief interruption to Houston's hottest stretch of the summer.
Afternoon temperatures should reach the middle 90s instead of Wednesday's 100 degrees, though humidity will still push heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees.
The tropical storm watch issued Wednesday has been upgraded to a tropical storm warning for parts of the upper Texas Coast, where gusty winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents are expected.
Thursday timeline: When Bertha’s effects reach Houston
Morning: Clouds increase
Increasing clouds will spread inland as Bertha approaches Southeast Texas, but most of the Houston metro should stay dry through much of the morning.
Temperatures will climb quickly through the 80s, and it will already feel muggy before lunchtime.
Afternoon: Bertha makes its closest approach
Bertha is expected to make its closest approach to the Upper Texas Coast Thursday afternoon while continuing to weaken, though tropical-storm conditions are still expected along parts of the coast.
Temperatures will reach the middle 90s for most of the metro area, with lower 90s along the coast, while humidity-driven heat index values climb to between 105 and 110 degrees.
Along the immediate coast, wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph remain possible in areas under the tropical storm warning, along with rough surf and a high risk of rip currents.
Evening: Bertha weakens inland
Bertha should continue weakening as it moves inland Thursday evening, likely becoming a tropical depression.
A few showers may linger into the night, but widespread heavy rainfall is not expected.
By Friday, Bertha's effects will quickly diminish as the system weakens inland, allowing hot, mostly dry weather to return for the weekend.
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