Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Gulf Coast | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Tropical Storm Bertha is barreling toward the northern Gulf Coast, packing heavy rain, flooding risks, and gusty winds—potentially hurricane-force in some spots. While it won’t directly hit the Northeast, East Coast residents are keeping a close eye as hurricane season ramps up. Forecasters warn areas from the Florida Panhandle through Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana could see 2–4 inches of rain—with isolated spots hitting 8 inches—along with dangerous storm surge and wind damage. Tropical Storm Warnings are active from Alabama to southeastern Louisiana, with Watches in place for coastal…