BERTHA MOVING SLOWLY TOWARD THE CENTRAL TEXAS COAST

August 7, 2002 — At 11 p.m. EDT, the center of tropical depression Bertha was located near latitude 28.5 north, longitude 94.0 west or about 75 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas. This is also about 135 miles east of Palacios, Texas. The depression is moving toward the west-southwest near 7 mph, and this general motion should continue with a gradual turn to the west expected by Thursday evening, according to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of tropical depression Bertha taken August 7, 2002, at 7:15 p.m. EDT. Click here to see latest satellite view.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb, 29.83 inches.

All interests in the northwest Gulf of Mexico and along the Texas coast should closely monitor the progress of this system in the event any watches or warnings become necessary.

For storm information specific to your area, please consult NOAA’s local National Weather Service forecast offices.

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