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‘Worth keeping tabs on’: Tropical storm warning issued for Houston-area counties as Bertha reaches Texas
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan, Adam Zuvanich , as published by HPM Houston
· July 20, 2026
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Key takeaway The National Weather Service has provided this information about the storm's expected trajectory.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for counties in the Houston area. This warning is related to Tropical Storm Bertha, which is approaching Texas.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to lose strength after making landfall on the Texas coast. The National Weather Service has provided this information about the storm's expected trajectory.
Further details about the storm and its potential impact on the Houston area are available from the National Weather Service and local news sources.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: HPM Houston ·
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