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Hurricane Fausto roars in Pacific Ocean, could impact Hawaii next week

Hurricane Fausto roars in Pacific Ocean, could impact Hawaii next week

While Tropical Storm Bertha continues to spin in the Gulf, Hurricane Fausto is churning up rough seas in the Pacific, and could impact Hawaii next week, forecasters said.
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Hawai'i Challenges EPA's Rejection of State's Regional Haze Plan

Hawai'i Challenges EPA's Rejection of State's Regional Haze Plan

Hawai'i Attorney General Anne Lopez and conservation groups have filed legal challenges against the US Environmental Protection Agency's decision to partially reject the state's plan to reduce haze pollution from power plants. The plan targeted emissions from Hawaiian Electric's plants on Maui and Hawai'i Island, which contribute to haze over national parks. The EPA's rejection has sparked concerns about the continued environmental and health impacts of pollution, as well as the financial burden on ratepayers.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Southeast Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Southeast Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in Southeast Louisiana, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. The storm's center is currently moving over the area, causing significant weather disruptions. Residents are experiencing the storm's impact, with potential flooding and power outages being major concerns. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, advising residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions. The storm's progression is being tracked by meteorologists, who are providing updates on its path and intensity.
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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
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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
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Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 110 miles (180 kilometers) south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) as of Monday evening (Source time: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:36 GMT). The storm is moving northwest at a slow pace of 3 mph (6 kph) and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and potentially damaging winds to the northern Gulf Coast. 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 the Ochlockonee River in Florida to southeastern Louisiana. Forecasters anticipate additional strengthening of the storm in the coming hours.
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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
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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
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Hurricane Fausto Maintains Strength as It Moves West-Northwest

Hurricane Fausto Maintains Strength as It Moves West-Northwest

Hurricane Fausto, currently located in the Pacific Ocean, is maintaining its strength with winds at 65 knots. The National Hurricane Center reports that the hurricane is moving west-northwest at 10 knots. Despite its current intensity, Fausto's core has not regained significant organization. The hurricane is expected to continue on this trajectory due to the subtropical ridge to its north and northeast. Forecast models suggest that Fausto will experience gradual strengthening over the next 48-60 hours, potentially reaching a peak intensity of 85 knots. However, as it moves over cooler sea surface temperatures and encounters drier atmospheric conditions, a weakening trend is anticipated after 72 hours.
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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.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Weakening Expected

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Weakening Expected

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located about 105 miles south-southeast of Mobile, Alabama, and is moving northwest at 6 mph. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is expected to weaken as it approaches southeastern Louisiana. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Florida Panhandle, southeastern Louisiana, and New Orleans. Bertha is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by Thursday and could dissipate or become a post-tropical system by the end of the week. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches, is expected along the Gulf Coast. (Source: ABC News, July 21, 2026, 5 p.m. ET)
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Tropical Storm Bertha Continues Along Gulf Coast with Disjointed Structure

Tropical Storm Bertha Continues Along Gulf Coast with Disjointed Structure

Tropical Storm Bertha is continuing its path along the Gulf Coast, although it remains somewhat disorganized. The storm's moisture is primarily located south of its center, leading to a less cohesive structure. Despite this, Bertha is still bringing strong winds and potential storm surges to the region. The storm's impact is being closely monitored as it progresses along the coast.