St. Bernard Parish

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall for a second time near the Louisiana-Texas border, bringing heavy rains to parts of the Texas coast. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, moved westward at 10 mph, impacting areas including Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Sargent, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles east of New Orleans, and is moving toward Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha caused minor coastal flooding as it moved along the Louisiana coast toward a second landfall in Southeast Texas. The storm maintained 45 mph sustained winds, with a tropical storm warning active from Terrebonne/Lafourche Parish to Sargent, Texas. Tidal surges of 1-3 feet and potential localized flooding are expected as Bertha reaches the Texas coast Thursday.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds and is moving west toward the Texas coast, expected to dissipate inland. A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Louisiana and Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, about 40 miles east of New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon and is moving toward Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, moving west toward Texas with sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm posed threats of wind, storm surge, and localized flooding, though heavy rains remained offshore. Southern Louisiana faced a rare combination of tropical storm and extreme heat warnings.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish and moved west toward Texas, bringing wind gusts up to 45 mph (75 kph) and storm surges of up to 3 feet (1 meter). The storm, which closed Gulf Coast beaches and issued tropical storm warnings from Alabama to Louisiana, was forecast to dissipate in Texas by Friday with minimal widespread damage expected. Southern Louisiana experienced a rare combination of tropical storm and extreme heat warnings.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, posing threats of storm surge and flooding. The storm, the second of the Atlantic season, prompted coastal closures and warnings, though officials deemed the impact manageable. Louisiana's governor noted an 'encouraging' forecast but warned of potential flooding.

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching Louisiana with rising water levels in Shell Beach and Venetian Isles, expected to make landfall in St. Bernard Parish by 2-3 p.m. The storm, with 45 mph winds, has prompted flood preparations, including closed gates and patrols by local officials.

Homeowners in Louisiana face higher insurance deductibles for tornado damage linked to Tropical Storm Arthur, despite the storm making landfall in Texas. The Louisiana Insurance Commissioner explained that named storm deductibles apply regardless of landfall location, with deductibles ranging from 2% to 5% of coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program does not impose such deductibles.

Ryan Lajoie, a 28-year-old resident of St. Bernard Parish, was sentenced to 142 months in prison and $200 in fees for pleading guilty to methamphetamine distribution and possession charges. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter on May 21, 2026.