WORLDJul 22 · 07:13 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press

Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast with flooding and strong winds, prompting sandbag distribution and beach closures. The storm, moving west at 6 mph with 50 mph winds, is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday night, bringing storm surges up to 4 feet and 2-4 inches of rain. It is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic season following Tropical Storm Arthur.

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