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Tropical Storm Bertha Impact and Dangerous Heat Building

Tropical Storm Bertha Impact and Dangerous Heat Building

Bertha shifting west, weakening; double red flags, coastal flood advisory, high rip current risk. Devastating sea turtle nest loss in Destin-Fort Walton Beach (18 of 22 nests). Dangerous heat building with heat index up to 110+°F by Tuesday/Wednesday, extreme UV, but a cold front is expected to bring 50-60% rain chances by midweek. Storm nearing peak intensity, moving into Louisiana.

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Updated Jul 26, 2026