Tropical Storm Bertha Approaching Florida | Panama City Beach News

Tropical Depression Two is rapidly strengthening into Tropical Storm Bertha, with NOAA Hurricane Hunters confirming rising wind speeds and pressure drops. The storm’s outer bands are already bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough beach conditions to Florida’s Panhandle and Big Bend — with a risk of brief tornadoes and flash flooding. Coastal areas face the brunt of the impact, but inland regions aren’t safe either. Bertha will track westward along the northern Gulf Coast through Tuesday night, keeping rain and wind on the eastern side. Conditions may improve later in the week, but a cold front will bring scattered storms through the weekend. Travelers and boaters should brace for disruptions — visibility issues at airports and hazardous waterspouts are likely. Stay alert and stay safe. 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/35d2d4f6fe6b89db