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Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See forecast map and its path.
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Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Bertha is moving westward at 6 mph near the northern Gulf Coast, with gradual weakening expected over the next few days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- The storm, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph, is forecast to stay close to the coast from western Florida to southern Louisiana.
- Tropical storm warnings are in effect from the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida to Morgan City, Louisiana, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain, while tropical storm watches cover areas west of Morgan City to Cameron, Louisiana.
- Bertha is expected to bring 1 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated amounts up to 6 inches, potentially causing flash flooding, especially in urban areas along the central Gulf Coast.
- The storm may also cause storm surge flooding with water levels rising up to 4 feet in some coastal locations.
