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Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land

Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle

Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say

Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say

A tropical depression is drifting erratically in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gradually strengthen into a tropical storm that could threaten several states later this week

Tropical depression edges toward US Gulf Coast nearing tropical storm strength, forecasters say

Tropical depression edges toward US Gulf Coast nearing tropical storm strength, forecasters say

A tropical depression is drifting erratically in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasts to gradually strengthen into a tropical storm this week that could threaten several states

Tropical Storm Bertha Targets Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha Targets Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is advancing toward the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain, storm surge, and gusty winds. As of July 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, the storm was located 105 miles southwest of Panama City, Florida, moving northwest at 6 mph. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 60 mph, with higher gusts. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated totals up to 6 inches, is expected through Friday, July 24, across areas from western Florida to the Middle Texas Coast, including parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Florida Panhandle and New Orleans, with storm surge and high surf posing additional risks.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Along U.S. Gulf Coast, Threatening Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Along U.S. Gulf Coast, Threatening Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, south of the Florida Panhandle, and is expected to intensify as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. As of Monday evening, the storm was located approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has reported that Bertha is moving west-northwest at a slow pace of 3 mph. The storm is anticipated to bring heavy rain, storm surges, and damaging wind gusts to coastal areas in northern Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. This development marks Bertha as the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur, which affected the southeastern United States last month.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, south of the Florida Panhandle, and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Gulf Coast. The storm, which developed from a tropical depression, is moving west-northwest at about 3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for areas from the Ochlockonee River in Florida to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with forecasts predicting up to 8 inches in some areas, potentially causing flash flooding. Additionally, storm surges could raise water levels by up to 4 feet along parts of the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens US Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens US Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently swirling in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a life-threatening storm surge to the southeastern United States. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is projected to move near or along the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days. Areas including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi are at risk of flooding and storm surges as the storm drifts westward toward Texas. Forecasters have issued a tropical storm watch for regions from Ochlockonee River, Florida, to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. Bertha is expected to strengthen before making landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, by Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 100 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, and 175 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, as of the 8 a.m. advisory on July 21, 2026. The storm is moving northwest at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for areas from the Alabama/Florida border to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from the Alabama/Florida border to the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Bertha is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rainfall, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, along the Gulf Coast from western Florida to Texas' middle coast, including parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Flash flooding is a significant concern, particularly in urban areas.

Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf, Threatens Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding

Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf, Threatens Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding

Tropical Depression Two has developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and is anticipated to bring significant rainfall and tropical storm-force winds to the northern and eastern Gulf Coast regions. The system is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha by tonight or Monday. A Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to gather data on the storm's conditions. The depression is predicted to cause widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches. A storm surge of 1 to 3 feet is possible along Florida's Big Bend region. The system is moving slowly due to weak steering currents, but some strengthening is possible as it approaches the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana by midweek.

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Storm Bertha Threatening Gulf Coast

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Storm Bertha Threatening Gulf Coast

A tropical depression that formed in the Gulf of Mexico on July 19 is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The system, located approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, is currently producing maximum sustained winds of 35 mph with higher gusts. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Gulf Coast, stretching from the Ochlockonee River to the Mississippi/Alabama border. This watch indicates that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 24 to 48 hours. The NHC forecasts that the system will move slowly northwestward before turning west-northwest or west, potentially impacting the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, with totals ranging from 2 to 4 inches and localized amounts up to 6 inches, which could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas. Additionally, swells generated by the system are anticipated to affect the Gulf coast of Florida, posing l...