Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line on Thursday afternoon, according to reports from multiple outlets. The National Hurricane Center indicated that the storm's center came ashore about 75 miles northeast of Galveston, Texas.
Key Takeaways
Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Thursday afternoon before weakening to a tropical depression. The storm brought heavy surf, flooding, and strong winds but caused no significant damage or deaths.
- Tropical Storm Bertha made second landfall about 75 miles northeast of Galveston, Texas
- Storm weakened rapidly over land but brought isolated flash flooding and storm surge
- Forecasters warned of 2.5cm to 10.1cm rainfall along the Gulf Coast
- No deaths or significant damage reported since Bertha formed on Monday
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Rainfall Expectations | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE reports 2.5cm to 10.1cm; The Guardian says 2-4 inches | ▼ |
| Impacts In Florida | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE reports impacts; majority says no significant damage | ▼ |
| Landfall Location | Broad Agreement | 75 miles northeast of Galveston, Texas | |
| Wind Speeds | Broad Agreement | Maximum sustained winds of 61km/h or less |
Rainfall Expectations
▼TimesLIVE reports 2.5cm to 10.1cm; The Guardian says 2-4 inches
Impacts In Florida
▼TimesLIVE reports impacts; majority says no significant damage
Landfall Location
Broad Agreement75 miles northeast of Galveston, Texas
Wind Speeds
Broad AgreementMaximum sustained winds of 61km/h or less
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The storm is expected to bring isolated flash flooding and some storm surge along the immediate coast. Forecasters predict Bertha will weaken rapidly over land but warned residents to remain vigilant for potential hazards such as heavy rain and strong winds.
According to The Guardian, Tropical Storm warnings were in effect from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Sargent, Texas, with forecasters warning of 2-4 inches of rainfall along the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston reported that Bertha was moving westward with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph.
Despite the storm's impact, no deaths or significant damage have been reported since it formed on Monday in the Gulf of Mexico south of Florida. Bertha made its first landfall on Wednesday as it grazed the Louisiana coast southwest of New Orleans. As of Thursday morning, nearly 500 customers in the area were still without power.
Tropical Storm Bertha brought heavy surf and flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas as it came ashore for a second time on Thursday before weakening to a tropical depression by late night. The storm's remnants are expected to produce 2.5cm-7.6cm of rainfall, with isolated totals up to 10.1cm that could trigger flash flooding in coastal and south Texas.
Bertha first grazed southern Louisiana on Wednesday in a slow crawl westward. The storm weakened as it made its second landfall about 115km northeast of Galveston, Texas, on Thursday afternoon before being downgraded to a depression with maximum sustained winds of 61km/h or less.
Thick clouds associated with Bertha prompted SpaceX to call off Thursday night’s planned Starship launch from the southern tip of Texas. The space-skimming test flight was rescheduled for Friday when the forecast called for clear skies.
In Galveston, local officials urged residents to brace for a “windy day” and secure outdoor objects that might become airborne projectiles. Despite this, businesses like the Galveston Historic Seaport and Harbor House Hotel and Marina reported minimal disruptions.
Electrical outages across the Gulf Coast were minimal, but Bertha’s passage was not harmless. In Pensacola, Florida, officials closed an area around a storm-damaged beach boardwalk. Strong gales earlier in the week knocked over a Waffle House sign onto a car in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Arthur in June brought heavy rainfall to the southeastern US.
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