Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Gulf Coast | Miami News

Tropical Depression Two is brewing into Tropical Storm Bertha, heading for the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rain, coastal flooding, and tropical storm-force winds expected from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. Though it’s moving slowly and hasn’t strengthened much due to dry air and its size, forecasters predict it’ll become Bertha by Monday night — the first named storm in over a month. El Niño is blamed for a quieter Atlantic season, with NOAA expecting fewer storms overall. The storm’s landfall in southeast Louisiana or southern Mississippi by Wednesday may limit its strength, possibly weakening to a tropical depression by the end of the week. Residents should brace for 2–4 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 8 inches risking flash floods, and storm surge watches are in effect for coastal Louisiana and Alabama — life-threatening inundation is possible. 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/445e8f93b2d4aea1