Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and up to 4 feet of storm surge to coastal areas from Florida to Texas, with potential tornadoes in Florida's Big Bend region.