Bertha Hits Gulf Coast Amid Heat | Miami News

Tropical Storm Bertha slammed into southern Louisiana, packing winds felt up to 100 miles away and triggering storm surges up to three feet—while the region also braced for extreme heat, a rare combo not seen in 20 years. Beaches from Florida to Mississippi were closed as Bertha, the second Atlantic storm of the season, threatened to worsen flooding in areas still recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto churned far out in the Pacific, sending dangerous swells toward Baja California’s shores. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d861f14a8ac2e648