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Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near the Gulf Coast
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday evening, prompting tropical storm watches along the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to eastern Louisiana.
- The storm is expected to move slowly northwest before turning west, potentially impacting the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days with strong winds and heavy rain.
- A storm surge watch is in effect from the Alabama-Florida border to the mouth of the Mississippi River, with water levels forecasted to rise between one and four feet in various areas.
- Heavy rainfall of two to four inches, with isolated areas receiving up to eight inches, is expected through Friday across the eastern and central Gulf Coast, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in urban regions.
- Forecasters indicated that additional watches or warnings may be issued as the storm develops and its path becomes clearer.
