Louisiana put on alert ahead of likely Tropical Storm Bertha

By: Louisiana Illuminator

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 330

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A tropical depression that is getting better organized — and likely to become Tropical Storm Bertha later Monday — has Louisiana officials putting residents on alert for possible flooding and wind damage.

As of late Monday morning, the depression was roughly 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, and moving to the northwest at 3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects the system to move slowly northwest through …

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