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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

NBC News • July 22, 2026 • general

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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall Wednesday in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 45 mph, bringing strong winds and storm surge threats across the Deep South from Alabama to Louisiana.
Tropical storm force winds were felt up to 160 miles from the storm’s center, causing minor damage such as a knocked-over sign in Florida, but heavy rains largely remained offshore, limiting flooding risks.
Coastal areas faced tropical storm warnings and storm surges up to 3 feet, with rain totals forecast between 1 and 4 inches; authorities urged preparedness despite expectations of manageable impacts.
Southern Louisiana experienced a rare combination of tropical storm and extreme heat warnings simultaneously, an event not seen in at least 20 years, adding to residents’ challenges.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto in the eastern Pacific remained far from land but was expected to strengthen, with dangerous surf and rip tides forecast along the Baja California coast.

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