Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha hit southern Louisiana on Wednesday.
It had strong winds and could cause some flooding, but it's not expected to do a lot of damage.
People in the area were told to be ready for rain and high water.
The storm will move to Texas by Friday and then go away.
There were also other storms in the U.S. that caused tornadoes and floods.
It's rare for a place to have both a tropical storm and a heat warning at the same time, like Louisiana did.
Bertha is the second tropical storm of the season.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
The storm brought strong winds and potential storm surges up to 3 feet in Louisiana and Alabama.
Residents were seen mowing lawns and kids splashing in floodwaters as the storm approached.
Governor Jeff Landry warned residents to be prepared for potential flooding despite an encouraging forecast.
The storm is expected to dissipate inland in Texas by Friday.
- Who
- Residents of southern Louisiana, Governor Jeff Landry, National Hurricane Center
- What
- Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana
- When
- Wednesday afternoon, with effects lasting into Thursday and Friday
- Where
- Southern Louisiana, with impacts extending to Alabama and Texas
- Why
- The storm brought strong winds and potential storm surges, though widespread damage is unlikely.
Residents' Reactions
Government Warnings
Residents' Activities
Residents' Reactions
Residents were seen mowing lawns and kids splashing in floodwaters as the storm approached.
Government Warnings
Governor Jeff Landry warned residents to be prepared for potential flooding despite the encouraging forecast.
- Landfall Location
- St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
- Maximum Sustained Winds
- 45 mph (72 kph)
- Storm Surge Warning
- Up to 3 feet (1 meter) in Louisiana and Alabama
- Rainfall Forecast
- 1 to 4 inches (3 to 10 centimeters), with higher amounts in isolated areas
- Storm Dissipation
- Expected to dissipate inland in Texas by Friday
- Tropical Storm Warning
- From Alabama to Louisiana, including New Orleans
- Wind Gust Recorded
- 44 mph (71 kph) at New Orleans Lakefront Airport