Tropical Storm Bertha is moving closer to the Texas coast, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for Galveston and much of the Upper Texas Coast as officials encourage residents to prepare.<\/p>\n
While conditions remain relatively calm Thursday morning, emergency managers say storms like Bertha are a good opportunity for people to review their hurricane plans before a stronger storm threatens later this season.<\/p>\n
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Galveston and much of the Upper Texas Coast as Bertha approaches.<\/p>\n
Forecasters are expecting:<\/p>\n
Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph<\/p>\n
Wind gusts up to 45 mph<\/p>\n
The strongest winds are expected late Thursday afternoon into the evening<\/p>\n
Rain chances are also expected to increase throughout the day, with the heaviest rainfall forecast along the Interstate 10 corridor and areas south toward the coast.<\/p>\n
The increased cloud cover, rain and gusty winds are also expected to provide some relief from the recent extreme heat.<\/p>\n
After Houston reached a record 102 degrees on Wednesday, Thursday\u2019s high temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-90s.<\/p>\n
Galveston County emergency officials say they are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Bertha but are not anticipating widespread impacts at this time.<\/p>\n
Instead, they are encouraging residents to use the storm as a reminder to:<\/p>\n
Review family emergency plans<\/p>\n
Check hurricane supply kits<\/p>\n
Replenish food, water and medications<\/p>\n
Make sure they\u2019re prepared if a stronger storm develops later in the hurricane season<\/p>\n
Officials emphasized that while Bertha is not expected to bring significant impacts to the area, it only takes one hurricane to make for an active and dangerous season.<\/p>\n
Emergency managers say taking preparedness steps now can make a significant difference if a more powerful storm threatens the Texas Gulf Coast in the coming months.<\/p>\n
KPRC 2 will continue monitoring Tropical Storm Bertha and provide updates as conditions change and new information becomes available.<\/p>\n
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