Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Heavy Rain to Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
It strengthened from a tropical depression on July 20 and is currently located about 90 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, and about 125 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama.
The storm has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving northwest at 5 mph.
It is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the Gulf Coast, particularly the Florida Panhandle, Mobile, New Orleans, and Houston.
The storm is expected to gradually weaken from Wednesday through Friday.
Residents and authorities in these areas are preparing for the storm's impact, with some evacuation orders and business closures in place.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
The storm strengthened from a tropical depression on July 20.
It is currently located about 90 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, and about 125 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama.
The storm has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving northwest at 5 mph.
It is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the Gulf Coast, particularly the Florida Panhandle, Mobile, New Orleans, and Houston.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Florida Panhandle, Mobile, New Orleans, and Houston
- What
- Tropical Storm Bertha bringing heavy rain and potential flooding
- When
- July 20, with expected weakening from Wednesday through Friday
- Where
- Gulf Coast, particularly Florida Panhandle, Mobile, New Orleans, and Houston
- Why
- Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest and expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding
Preparation and Evacuation
Minimizing Disruption
Evacuation Orders
Preparation and Evacuation
Evacuation orders are necessary to ensure public safety and prevent loss of life.
Minimizing Disruption
Evacuation orders can cause unnecessary panic and disruption, and should be a last resort.
Business Continuity
Preparation and Evacuation
Businesses should close temporarily to ensure employee safety and prevent property damage.
Minimizing Disruption
Businesses should remain open to minimize economic impact and maintain essential services.
- Storm Name
- Bertha
- Type
- Tropical Storm
- Maximum Sustained Winds
- 60 mph
- Current Location
- 90 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida
- Movement
- Northwest at 5 mph
- Expected Weakening
- From Wednesday through Friday