Tropical Storm Bertha plods toward Southeast Louisiana

Preparations continue in Southeast Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha, which is expected to bring rain and wind to coastal area starting late Tuesday.

By: Louisiana Illuminator

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 21, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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This report has been updated with information in the 4 p.m. Tuesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

There’s been little strengthening from Tropical Storm Bertha as it has made is slow path Tuesday afternoon toward Southeast Louisiana, where it’s expected to make landfall late Wednesday.

The 4 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center placed Bertha 150 miles west-southwest of Panama City, Florida, moving northwest at 6 mph. Its maximum sustained winds were …

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