SECURITYJul 21 · 10:23 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEBob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatens Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second-named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed and is threatening the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rains and possible flooding. The National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and issued tropical storm warnings and watches for parts of Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana.

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Tropical Storm BerthatopicNational Hurricane CenterorganizationPanama City, FloridaplaceMobile, AlabamaplaceFlorida-Alabama borderplaceLouisianaplace2026 Atlantic hurricane seasontopic

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WORLDJul 21 · 00:13 UTC
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts
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Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast. See forecast path.
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
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