Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, initially made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with winds reaching 45 mph, before swiftly moving toward Texas for a second landfall near the state border.
The storm unleashed heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the threat of life-threatening storm surges along the Gulf Coast, prompting widespread tropical storm warnings and preparations in vulnerable areas.
Communities in Louisiana and Texas acted swiftly by distributing sandbags and closing beaches, urging residents to stay vigilant as severe weather approached.
Tropical-storm-force winds extended dangerously far from Bertha’s center, bringing the risk of flooding and rough surf to a wide swath of the coast.
Despite Bertha's significant impacts, forecasts indicated the storm would weaken quickly over land, with local officials emphasizing caution while preparing for possible flooding in major urban centers like Houston.
Concurrent extreme weather across the Midwest, including tornadoes, added to the urgency of storm preparations, showcasing a tumultuous week of severe weather across the nation.
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