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Bertha Brings Winds and Surges to Deep South
23 Jul
Summary
- Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana early Thursday.
- The storm is forecast to move west toward Texas and dissipate.
- Threats include damaging winds, storm surges, and heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in Louisiana as of early Thursday morning. The storm is currently tracking westward, with forecasts indicating it will reach the upper Texas coast later today. By Friday, Bertha is expected to dissipate over inland Texas. Residents in the Deep South face the primary threats of damaging winds and significant storm surges.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning that encompasses New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. Forecasters anticipate storm surges of up to three feet, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Prior to reaching Louisiana, Bertha had already prompted beach closures along the Florida Panhandle and the coastal areas of Alabama and Mississippi.
