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Florida Braces for Bertha: Tropical Storm Expected, Not a Hurricane
weather11 hours ago

Florida Braces for Bertha: Tropical Storm Expected, Not a Hurricane

Off Florida, Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha later today or tonight, but it is not expected to become a hurricane due to Saharan dust and wind shear. The system could bring heavy rainfall (2-4 inches, up to 6 inches in spots) across Florida’s west coast, Big Bend, and Panhandle, with storm surge and tropical storm watches in effect for parts of the Gulf Coast; an isolated tornado is possible in the Big Bend. Swells will create life-threatening surf and rip currents along the Gulf coast. Forecasters say the system will drift northwest toward the northern Gulf Coast over the next few days, with track uncertainty; residents should monitor updates.

via Tallahassee Democrat|
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Bertha Emerges as Gulf Coast Threat, Promising Heavy Rain From Florida to Texas
weather16 hours ago

Bertha Emerges as Gulf Coast Threat, Promising Heavy Rain From Florida to Texas

Tropical Depression Two is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, bringing heavy rain and potential coastal hazards to the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Texas. Locally heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, storm surge, rip currents, and a chance of tropical tornadoes are possible, with some areas expected to see up to about 8 inches of rain. The track remains uncertain, but Bertha could approach the Louisiana coast midweek and then move toward Texas, prompting watches and precautionary preparations ahead of the hurricane season.

via Yahoo|
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TD 2 Targets Gulf Coast, Could Become Bertha
weather23 hours ago

TD 2 Targets Gulf Coast, Could Become Bertha

TD 2 formed in the northeast Gulf and is forecast to drift toward southeast Louisiana as a tropical storm by midweek, bringing heavy rainfall along the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast; winds may reach tropical-storm strength (around 60 mph) with some models hinting at hurricane-strength possibilities, while strong wind shear and dry air likely limit rapid intensification. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the western Florida Panhandle, and moisture could feed heavy rains as far northeast as Virginia and the Carolinas.

via Yale Climate Connections|
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Gulf Hosts Tropical Depression Two as Bertha Looms on the Horizon
weather1 day ago

Gulf Hosts Tropical Depression Two as Bertha Looms on the Horizon

Tropical Depression Two has formed over the northeastern Gulf with a more defined center and 30 mph winds, moving northwest and bringing scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds; meteorologists expect Tropical Storm Bertha to form soon, bringing heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast, with tropical-storm watches in effect from Ochlockonee River to the Florida/Alabama border; the system is not expected to intensify beyond a tropical storm.

via WINK News - Southwest Florida|
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Gulf forms Tropical Depression Two; Bertha could become a tropical storm
weather1 day ago

Gulf forms Tropical Depression Two; Bertha could become a tropical storm

Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf with a defined center and 30 mph winds, moving NW and bringing scattered storms and gusty winds; Bertha is likely to form as a tropical storm as early as tomorrow morning along the Northern Gulf coast, with tropical-storm watches in effect from Ochlockonee River to the Florida/Alabama border.

via WINK News - Southwest Florida|
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Florida Tropical Depression Could Become Bertha, Bringing Gulf Coast Rain
weather1 day ago

Florida Tropical Depression Could Become Bertha, Bringing Gulf Coast Rain

Tropical Depression Two formed off Florida and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, with a tropical-storm watch issued from the Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border. The system could bring 1-3 feet of storm surge and 2-4 inches of rain (locally up to 8 inches) along the central/eastern Gulf Coast through Thursday, along with gusty winds and a flash-flood risk for parts of west-central and southwest Florida as it moves and potentially strengthens to around 60 mph. Land interaction adds uncertainty to forecast intensity and track. NOAA still projects a below-normal 2026 hurricane season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes.

via Tampa Bay Times|
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