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- Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St Bernard Parish, Louisiana, about 40 miles east of New Orleans, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
- The storm brought storm surge of up to 3 feet and 1-4 inches of rain, prompting tropical storm warnings across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, along with closures of beaches, parks and low-lying roads.
- Officials say Bertha is expected to weaken quickly inland and cause manageable impacts, though Governor Jeff Landry urged residents to stay prepared for possible flooding.
- Bertha is the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season, and forecasters warned it could bring more rain to parts of Mississippi still recovering from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Arthur.
What to watch next
- Flooding risk in parts of Mississippi still recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur's rains.
- Whether coastal areas of Louisiana and Alabama see storm surge near the forecast 3 feet.
- Bertha's weakening as it moves inland, as officials expect impacts to remain manageable.
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