Louisiana Prepares for Tropical Storm Bertha | Lafayette Louisiana News

Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Bertha as Governor Jeff Landry prepares to deliver a critical update at 2 PM, warning of possible tropical-storm-force winds along the coast and urging residents to prepare — even if widespread flooding isn’t expected, localized downpours could still cause trouble. The State Emergency Operations Center is already active, with officials directing the public to Get a Game Plan for safety resources. Adding intrigue, Attorney General Liz Murrill is also expected to address rumors of dropped charges during the same presser. NOAA continues to monitor the storm’s…