Bertha 2026

AL022026 Advisory Number 18,

DISCLAIMER This is not official information or modeling, I’m just a dude on the internet. Please follow all guidance from NOAA and your local officials.

Windfield Map

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  • as of 2026-07-23T21:02:03+00:00
  • 100px per degree
  • GWAF 0.9
  • No Friction
  • default radius of maximum wind is 15kts

Data Files

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File List:

  • bertha2026_100x100.csv
  • bertha2026_100x100.png
  • bertha2026_100x100.wld
  • bertha2026_100x100_2026-07-23T210100+0000.jpeg

Official Advisory Discussion

At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located near latitude 29.8 North, longitude 94.7 West. Bertha is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this motion with some increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track, the center of Bertha will move across portions of eastern Texas during the next several hours.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Bertha is expected to gradually weaken, and it is forecast to dissipate tonight or on Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) south the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

Key messages for Tropical Storm Bertha can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions will continue across portions of the Louisiana and Texas coasts within the warning area into the evening.

STORM SURGE: Water levels may remain elevated through the next high tide cycle along the Louisiana and Texas coastline but should subside thereafter.

RAINFALL: Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated totals to 4 inches into tonight along the Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas. This rainfall may produce isolated flash flooding, especially in urban areas.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Bertha, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?ero.

SURF: Swells generated by Bertha will continue to affect the Louisiana and Texas coast through tonight. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?ripCurrents

NEXT ADVISORY

Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM CDT. Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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