Tropical Storm Bertha is moving slowly toward the US Gulf Coast after making landfall near Panama City. Forecasters predict the storm will shift westward mid-week and make landfall in southeastern Louisiana early Thursday morning. Tropical storm conditions are expected across the Gulf Coast from Alabama to Louisiana starting Tuesday night. The Florida Peninsula will avoid direct impacts while facing 2 to 4 inches of rain through Thursday. Dangerous storm surges threaten coastal areas in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Flash flooding risks persist for regions from Florida’s Big Bend to southern Louisiana. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are also expected due to ocean swells. Experts note the storm remains weak, hindered by atmospheric shear and dry air.
Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches US Gulf Coast With Rain Warnings
