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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 Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rain and Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha is advancing towards the Gulf Coast, with tropical storm watches and warnings in effect for parts of the northern Gulf Coast. As of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Bertha is located approximately 170 miles southwest of Mobile, Alabama, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm is expected to move northwestward, potentially strengthening slightly before weakening mid-week. Bertha is forecasted to bring 2-4 inches of rain, with isolated areas receiving up to 6 inches, from western Florida to southern Louisiana, including parts of Alabama and Mississippi. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas. Additionally, swells generated by Bertha are expected to affect the Gulf Coast, causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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 Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rainfall and Storm Surges

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rainfall and Storm Surges

Tropical Storm Bertha has intensified as it nears the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of the latest advisory, the storm is located approximately 110 miles south-southwest of Panama City and 170 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, moving northwest at 5 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. The NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for areas from the Alabama/Florida border to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for parts of Florida and Louisiana, including metropolitan New Orleans. The storm is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches, posing a risk of flash flooding. Storm surges of 1 to 4 feet are anticipated along various parts of the Gulf Coast.

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 Storm Bertha Expected to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Expected to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha is projected to weaken as it approaches the Gulf Coast, yet it remains a significant threat due to potential flooding and heavy rainfall from western Florida to Louisiana. Currently located 90 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, Bertha is moving northwest at 5 mph with sustained winds of 60 mph. A tropical storm warning is in effect from the Florida-Alabama border to Terrebonne-Lafourche Parish Line in Louisiana. The storm's rapid development highlights the limited preparation time for communities facing extreme weather. Authorities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida are distributing sandbags and warning about rip tides. Forecasts predict 2 to 4 inches of rain, with higher amounts in some areas.

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 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 Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

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

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is forecast to impact the northern Gulf Coast over the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is currently located in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, approximately 125 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Bertha is moving northwest at a slow pace of 2 mph and is expected to approach southeastern Louisiana by late Wednesday. The storm is projected to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and a potentially life-threatening storm surge to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected along the immediate coast, with isolated amounts reaching up to 8 inches. Tornadoes and tropical-storm-force winds are also possible in the affected areas.

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is forecast to impact the northern Gulf Coast over the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and a potentially life-threatening storm surge to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. As of Tuesday morning, Bertha was located about 125 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and moving northwest at 2 mph. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected along the immediate coast, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches.

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 Forms in Florida's Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms in Florida's Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off Florida's Gulf Coast, as confirmed by NOAA Hurricane Hunters. The storm, previously identified as Tropical Depression Two, was located approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, and 190 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, as of the 8 p.m. advisory on July 20, 2026. Bertha is moving west-northwest at 3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Storm Surge Watch from the Alabama/Florida border to the Mouth of the Mississippi River and a Tropical Storm Watch from the Ochlockonee River in Florida westward to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, is expected along the Gulf Coast through Friday, potentially causing flash flooding in urban areas.