Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Gulf Coast | Savannah News

Tropical Storm Bertha slammed into Louisiana early Thursday, swiping west toward Texas and triggering beach closures from Florida to Mississippi as wind and surge threatened the Gulf Coast. With gusts hitting 44 mph in New Orleans and surges up to 3 feet, residents faced a rare double whammy: flooding fears amid extreme heat — a combo not seen in the region in 20 years. While officials called the storm’s impact manageable, Governor Jeff Landry urged caution, especially for areas still recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur’s recent flooding. Meanwhile, another storm system unleashed tornadoes and flash floods across the eastern U.S., including West Virginia. 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/ecae5d37b365f663