Tropical Storm Bertha Nears Louisiana Coast, Hurricane Fausto Strengthens in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving near the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with tropical storm conditions expected along the coast, though significant intensification is not anticipated due to wind shear and dry air. Bertha previously spread across northwestern Florida on Tuesday, July 21, bringing coastal flooding and heavy rainfall, with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected through Thursday from western Florida into southern Louisiana, making flash flooding possible. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto has strengthened slightly in the Eastern Pacific, continuing its west-northwestward movement. As of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:00 PM HST (July 22, 2026, 03:00 UTC), Fausto had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories for both systems.