TROPICAL DEPRESSION BERTHA A LITTLE BETTER ORGANIZED

August 8, 2002 — At 11 a.m. EDT, the center of tropical depression Bertha was located near latitude 27.6 6 north, longitude 95.7 west or about 110 miles east of Corpus Christi, Texas. The depression is moving toward the west-southwest near 8 mph, and this motion is expected to continue Thursday, according to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of tropical depression Bertha taken August 8, 2002, at 8:45 a.m. EDT. Click here to see latest satellite view.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts. No significant change in strength is anticipated. However, a reconnaissance aircraft will check the intensity later Thursday. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb, 29.83 inches.

Rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with isolated higher amounts, can be expected near the path of Bertha.

All interests in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, primarily along the south and central Texas coast, should closely monitor the progress of this system.

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

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