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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

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Depression Near Florida

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Depression Near Florida

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about a potential tropical depression forming off the coast of Florida. The system, currently a low-pressure area, is becoming more defined with increasing shower and thunderstorm activity. The NHC has given it an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm within the next two days. Residents along the northern Gulf Coast, including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, are advised to monitor the system's progress closely.

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 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.

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...

Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Watches and Warnings in Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Watches and Warnings in Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue watches and warnings for parts of the Gulf Coast. As of the latest advisory, Bertha has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is nearly stationary. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana to the Alabama/Florida border, while a Tropical Storm Watch extends west to Morgan City, Louisiana. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly over the next few days, with potential impacts including storm surges and heavy rainfall.

Life-threatening tropical storm to impact Gulf Coast states

Life-threatening tropical storm to impact Gulf Coast states

A tropical depression located approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, is intensifying and expected to develop into a tropical storm as it moves northwest through the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters warn of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges along the Gulf Coast, particularly affecting Florida, Louisiana, and Texas starting Monday. The National Hurricane Center has issued a storm surge watch from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Alabama-Florida border, and a tropical storm watch from Florida's Ochlockonee River to southeast Louisiana's Jefferson and Plaquemines parish line. Rainfall could reach up to 5 inches along the Louisiana coast, with wind gusts of 40 mph and storm surges up to four feet predicted. Flash flooding and possible tornadoes are also anticipated in Florida's Big Bend region. Source time: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:39:16 GMT.

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 Targets Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flood Risks

Tropical Storm Bertha Targets Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flood Risks

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is advancing slowly toward the Gulf Coast, according to a 5:00 a.m. ET update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on July 21, 2026. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and gusty winds to areas from western Florida to the Middle Texas Coast, including southern Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Rainfall totals are forecasted to range from 2 to 4 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches through Friday. As of the latest update, Bertha was located 110 miles from Panama City, Florida, moving northwest at 5 mph.

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 Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Life-Threatening Conditions

Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Life-Threatening Conditions

A tropical storm is forming along the Gulf Coast and is expected to bring severe weather to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana starting Monday, July 20, 2026. The National Hurricane Center has identified a tropical depression approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, which is predicted to intensify into a tropical storm as it moves northwest. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with up to 5 inches forecasted along the Louisiana coast, as well as 40 mph wind gusts and storm surges of up to four feet. A storm surge watch has been issued from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Alabama-Florida border, and a tropical storm watch is in effect from Florida's Ochlockonee River to Louisiana's Jefferson and Plaquemines parish line.

Tropical Depression Forms in Gulf, Potential Storm Bertha Could Impact Gulf Coast

Tropical Depression Forms in Gulf, Potential Storm Bertha Could Impact Gulf Coast

A tropical depression has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. This system, located off the coast of Florida, is expected to bring high winds and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast, including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. While the depression could develop into a tropical storm, named Bertha, forecasters suggest that Saharan dust and strong wind shear may prevent it from becoming a hurricane. The depression currently has maximum sustained winds below 39 mph, but if it strengthens, it could reach tropical storm status with winds between 39-73 mph.