Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Gulf Coast | Annapolis News

Tropical Storm Bertha slammed into Louisiana’s southeastern coast with 45 mph winds and gusts, triggering coastal flooding and heavy rain across the northern Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect it to track westward, weakening but lingering as a tropical storm through Thursday before moving inland over Texas. A wide tropical storm warning stretched from Alabama to Morgan City, Louisiana—including New Orleans—while Florida’s Panhandle saw warnings lifted but still faced rough seas and rainfall. Strong wind shear is pushing rain away from the storm’s core, yet 1-4 inches of rain, with spots hitting 6 inches, are expected from Northwest Florida to southern Texas, raising flash flood risks. Storm surge of 1-3 feet could hit from Alabama to Port Bolivar, Texas, with timing relative to high tide determining flood severity. Dangerous surf and rip currents will also persist along the coast. 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/270862388826b32b