Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana; TS Warning for Florida Panhandle
Key Questions
Where did Tropical Storm Bertha make landfall?
Bertha made landfall on the southeast Louisiana coast in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday afternoon before weakening and moving northwest.
What tropical storm warnings are active for Florida?
A tropical storm warning remains in effect from the Bay/Gulf County line westward to Louisiana, though the overall threat to Florida is decreasing.
What storm surge and rainfall amounts are expected?
Storm surge of 2-4 feet is forecast along with 2-4 inches of heavy rain, locally up to 6+ inches, raising flash flood and rip current risks.
Are there any evacuation orders in place?
No evacuation orders have been issued despite the storm impacts and closures reported in Santa Rosa County.
Which Florida locations have reported closures due to Bertha?
Navarre Park Splash Pad and Navarre Beach Pier in Santa Rosa County are closed, along with other closures in Alabama and Florida.
How is Bertha affecting the Florida Panhandle?
The Panhandle continues to experience impacts including heavy rain, winds, and coastal hazards even as the storm weakens after landfall.
When did Bertha form and become a named storm?
Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf on July 19 and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 season.
What is the current status of the storm threat to Florida?
The threat is cooling as Bertha moves inland, but the Florida Panhandle remains under watch for lingering rain, surge, and rip currents.
Bertha made landfall on the SE Louisiana coast, weakening and moving NW. Tropical storm warning remains from Bay/Gulf County line to Louisiana. Storm surge 2-4 ft, heavy rain 2-4 inches (locally 6+), flash flood risk, rip currents. No evacuation orders. Closures reported in Santa Rosa County (Navarre Park, beach pier). Threat to Florida decreasing but Panhandle still impacted.