Tropical Storm Bertha has weakened, with its speed now at 40 mph. The storm is currently located 35 miles north of Galveston and is drifting in a west-northwest direction.

In Southeast Texas, residents are experiencing scattered showers, accompanied by gusts of 20 to 30 mph. Heavier rain is falling in the southern areas of the region.

Further information on the storm's progress and its impact on the area is available through WOAI News 4. A hot and dry stretch is expected in the region next week, following the storm's passage.