Tropical Depression Two Heads for Gulf Coast | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

A developing tropical system in the Gulf, now Tropical Depression Two and likely to become Tropical Storm Bertha by Monday, is gaining strength on warm waters. Hurricane hunters are en route to assess its structure as it moves west into calmer conditions. Gulf Coast residents from Florida’s Panhandle to Louisiana should brace for watches, gusty winds, heavy rain—possibly over half a foot—and storm surges. Central Florida is on the outer edge, facing tropical downpours and scattered storms with low severe weather risk, but hail or strong winds possible. Rain totals will be heaviest along the…