Tropical Storm Bertha map: Heavy rain warnings and warnings issued for Texas, Louisiana and Florida Panhandle
Tropical Depression Two is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf Coast. Florida panhandle to Louisiana and Texas.
The National Hurricane Center issued a preliminary report on Tropical Depression 2 on Sunday morning, noting its location south of Panama City. Florida. Once winds reach 40 mph, it will be designated Tropical Storm Bertha, marking the second storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Bertha Maps and Warnings
The map provided below shows areas where tropical storm watches and/or warnings are currently in effect.
These alerts indicate that tropical storm conditions are possible (watch) or expected (warning).
The radar and satellite images below show the current situation. Clearly, this is a fairly widespread system with showers far from its center, affecting areas from Florida to Louisiana.
The system is expected to remain relatively stationary through Monday, but is expected to move west or west-northwest starting Tuesday.
As is often the case, the precise trajectory of the coming Bertha remains uncertain. However, it is generally expected to approach the Louisiana coast sometime between Wednesday and Thursday, possibly moving into Texas.
Tropical Storm Bertha: Latest Forecast
Initially, the system must contend with wind shear and dry air, both enemies of tropical storms.
However, it is expected to develop into a tropical storm Bertha to Monday.
Bertha’s strength depends not only on its ability to withstand wind shear and dry air, but also on its trajectory.
If central Bertha made landfall, it would drain the Gulf of energy, causing the storm to weaken.
On the contrary, if Bertha’s center is still located bay It will likely strengthen over a long period of time, drawing energy from warm Gulf waters in the mid-to-early eighties before finally making landfall later this week.
gulf coast parties Florida The Texas Panhandle should pay close attention to any updates to this forecast.
It’s always prudent to make sure you’re prepared for hurricane season before any potential storm occurs.
additional danger
As Bertha develops and intensifies over certain areas of the northern Gulf Coast, coastal flooding and storm surge are expected, especially during high tides.
This condition may lead to the formation of rip currents, so it is recommended to avoid swimming at Gulf Coast beaches this week, even if the weather looks good.
Additionally, the northern Gulf Coast may experience some tropical tornadoes or waterspouts this week.
