Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Texas | Austin News

Tropical Storm Bertha’s heading toward Texas, but don’t panic—officials expect it to weaken to a tropical depression by late Thursday or Friday, bringing minimal impacts. Reconnaissance planes confirmed its strengthening earlier this week, with winds stretching 90 miles from its center, but northwestern Gulf conditions like wind shear should limit further growth. Now’s the time to brush up on hurricane basics: storm surge is the deadliest threat, and knowing the difference between a watch (conditions possible in 48 hours) and a warning (expected in 36 hours) can save lives. And remember—the forecast cone doesn’t show everything: high winds, flooding, and even tornadoes can strike far outside the projected path. Stay alert, stay prepared, and don’t wait for the storm to get closer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb06188e8547cbef