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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in southeastern Louisiana, bringing sustained winds of 45 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm came ashore near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish. As of the latest updates, Bertha is moving west at 7 mph and is expected to continue this trajectory, affecting areas along the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from the Alabama/Florida border to Cameron, Louisiana, including metropolitan New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. The storm is forecast to maintain its intensity as it moves inland, with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 160 miles from its center. Rainfall of 1-4 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 6 inches, is expected along the central to western Gulf Coast, potentially causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is expected to continue losing strength as it moves toward Texas, where it will likely dissipate shortly after making its way to the upper Texas coast by Thursday night. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from the Alabama-Florida border to Morgan City, including the New Orleans metro and Lake Pontchartrain, with storm surge and heavy rain also forecasted. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a coastal flood warning for Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines, predicting moderate coastal flooding. The storm is expected to bring widespread rainfall totals of one to four inches, with isolated areas receiving up to six inches, potentially causing flash flooding, particularly in urban areas.

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding and High Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Flooding and High Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is expected to bring coastal and flash flooding, as well as dangerous surf conditions, to parts of the northern Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued warnings for areas from the Florida Panhandle to southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans. Bertha is moving westward and is expected to continue this path through Friday, potentially affecting areas as far as the upper Texas coast. The NHC warns of possible isolated flash flooding and storm surges that could raise water levels significantly in affected areas.

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Threatens Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeastern Louisiana with sustained winds of 45 mph, marking the first direct hit of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm, which originated as the second tropical depression of the season, is expected to weaken as it moves westward along the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued tropical storm warnings from the Alabama-Florida border to Morgan City, Louisiana, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. A tropical storm watch is in effect from Morgan City to Sargent, Texas. Bertha is forecast to bring 1-4 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 6 inches, and a storm surge of 1-3 feet above normal. The storm is expected to dissipate over Texas by Thursday night.

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana with Strong Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana with Strong Winds

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of New Orleans and 45 miles (72 kilometers) southwest of Biloxi, Mississippi. The storm brought strong winds extending over 100 miles (160 kilometers) from its center, prompting a tropical storm warning for areas along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. Beaches from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi were closed as the storm approached. Bertha is expected to weaken as it moves westward toward Texas, but it continues to pose risks of storm surge up to 3 feet (1 meter) and heavy rainfall in parts of Louisiana.

Beaches closed as Tropical Storm Bertha crawls along the Gulf Coast

Beaches closed as Tropical Storm Bertha crawls along the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is creeping along the Gulf Coast toward Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Southern Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Southern Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of New Orleans, on Wednesday afternoon (July 22, 2026). The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and tropical storm-force winds extending up to 160 miles (260 kilometers) from its center. Beaches from Florida to Mississippi were closed, and storm surges of up to 3 feet (1 meter) were reported in Louisiana and Alabama. Rainfall totals of 1 to 4 inches (3 to 10 centimeters) were forecast, with isolated higher amounts. Despite the strong winds, the heaviest rains remained offshore, reducing the risk of widespread flooding. Bertha is expected to weaken as it moves inland toward Texas by Friday.

Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches before Tropical Storm Bertha brings flooding and wind from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana

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 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 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