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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

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 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 Depression Approaches US Gulf Coast, Expected to Strengthen into Tropical Storm

Tropical Depression Approaches US Gulf Coast, Expected to Strengthen into Tropical Storm

A tropical depression is moving erratically towards the U.S. Gulf Coast, with forecasts indicating it could strengthen into a tropical storm. As of Monday afternoon, the depression was located approximately 105 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with sustained winds of 35 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicts the system will intensify, potentially bringing storm surges, heavy rains, and damaging winds to several states along the 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. The National Weather Service warns of possible life-threatening storm surges and isolated tornadoes in the region.

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

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

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed off the coast of Alabama. 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 also in effect for the Alabama-Florida border to the mouth of the Mississippi River. As of 5 a.m. ET on Monday, the storm was located approximately 110 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, and 170 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h). The storm is moving northwest at 5 mph (8 km/h) and is expected to turn west, potentially making landfall in southeast Louisiana by midweek. Heavy rain, storm surges, and flash flooding are anticipated along the northern 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.