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Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain
22 Jul
Summary
- Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in Louisiana.
- The storm is forecast to bring 2 to 6 inches of rainfall.
- Heavy rainfall poses the primary concern for flooding.
Tropical Storm Bertha is currently moving west along the Gulf Coast, posing a threat of significant weather impacts. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center anticipate the storm will continue its westward track for the next day, with landfall expected in Louisiana either later today or early Thursday.
As of Wednesday morning, Bertha's center was located approximately 165 miles from Panama City, Florida, moving west at 5 mph. While the storm's core remains offshore, its associated showers and thunderstorms are spread over a wide area, primarily over the Gulf of Mexico.
The main impacts anticipated from Bertha include gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous surf conditions. The National Hurricane Center specifically highlighted the heavy rainfall as the primary concern, projecting 2 to 4 inches across the central Gulf Coast, with isolated amounts reaching up to 6 inches through Thursday. This rainfall could result in isolated flash flooding, particularly in urban environments.
