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Tropical Storm Bertha remained asymmetric Tuesday as forecasters expected it to move west near or along the northern Gulf Coast through the end of the week.
As of early Tuesday afternoon, Bertha had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Forecasters said the storm’s outflow could bring more heat than rain to southeast Texas. The National Weather Service’s Lake Charles branch said afternoon heat index values could reach 107 to 115 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect Tuesday and Wednesday.
A ridge of high pressure is expected to steer Bertha westward near or along the northern Gulf Coast before it moves inland.
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Bertha’s strength and location will shape the forecast Thursday and Friday, with locally heavy rain possible along the upper Texas coast.
Bertha is expected to dissipate by Sunday. No tropical watches or warnings were in effect for southeast Texas as of Tuesday afternoon, but forecasters said people in Louisiana and Texas should monitor the system.
