Tropical Storm Bertha begins weakening as it churns off Gulf coast
Summary
Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it moves slowly near the Gulf Coast. It caused strong winds, rain, and minor flooding from Alabama to Louisiana but is expected to lose strength and bring only light rain by the time it reaches west Texas.Key Facts
- Bertha was moving slowly west near the Gulf Coast and weakening with winds dropping to 50 mph.
- A tropical storm warning was active from Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans.
- Panama City Beach, Florida, recorded wind gusts of 40 mph.
- Southern Louisiana could see winds over 40 mph and 1 to 4 inches of rain, especially south of New Orleans.
- Storm surge between 1 and 3 feet caused minor coastal flooding in Pensacola Bay, Florida, and parts of Alabama.
- High risk of dangerous rip currents was expected along the Gulf Coast from southwest Florida to Louisiana.
- Surf heights of 8 to 11 feet were possible from the western Florida panhandle through southern Alabama.
- Bertha was forecast to weaken further as it moved into west Texas, bringing mostly light rain and breezy weather.
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