Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving towards the Gulf Coast and is expected to hit land near New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon.
It has wind speeds of up to 65 km/hr and is predicted to bring heavy rains and high waves.
The storm has been named by the National Hurricane Center and is expected to strengthen further.
Residents in affected areas are being urged to take precautions and prepare for potential flooding and dangerous sea conditions.
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving towards New Orleans and could hit land on Wednesday afternoon.
The storm has wind speeds of up to 65 km/hr and is expected to strengthen further.
Heavy rains and waves up to 16 feet are predicted, affecting nearly one million people.
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the entire Florida coast.
The storm is expected to bring up to eight inches of rain to Tallahassee, Panama City, and New Orleans.
- Who
- Residents of Florida Panhandle, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas
- What
- Tropical Storm Bertha
- When
- Expected landfall on Wednesday afternoon
- Where
- New Orleans area
- Why
- The storm has formed in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and is strengthening.
Storm Preparedness
Storm Impact
Evacuation Measures
Storm Preparedness
Authorities are urging residents in coastal areas to evacuate to safer locations.
Storm Impact
Some residents may choose to stay due to personal circumstances or lack of resources.
Infrastructure Readiness
Storm Preparedness
Local governments have prepared emergency shelters and supplies.
Storm Impact
Critics argue that infrastructure may not be sufficient to handle the storm's impact.
- Storm Name
- Tropical Storm Bertha
- Current Location
- 225 kilometres south of Panama City, Florida
- Wind Speed
- 65 km/hr
- Expected Landfall
- New Orleans area by 1 pm local time on Wednesday
- Affected Areas
- Florida Panhandle, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas
- Rainfall Prediction
- Up to eight inches in Tallahassee, Panama City, and New Orleans
- Wave Height
- Up to 16 feet