Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens After Landfall in Louisiana and Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens After Landfall in Louisiana and Texas
US · Published Jul 24, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana early Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, before moving westward toward Texas.
The storm initially brought heavy surf, strong winds, and some flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas.

Impact & Risks

Bertha caused minor coastal flooding and heavy surf along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Louisiana and Texas. Tropical storm force winds and storm surge led to localized flooding, though no significant damage or fatalities were reported. In Florida, the storm damaged a boardwalk in Pensacola and toppled a Waffle House sign in Panama City Beach. The risk of flash flooding remains in parts of southeastern Texas due to heavy rainfall. Electrical outages were minimal across the Gulf Coast, and most businesses in affected areas, such as Galveston, Texas, remained operational.

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