Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Gulf Coast Under Warnings

Tropical Storm Bertha has officially made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, bringing sustained winds of 45 mph to the region. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for a broad stretch of the central Gulf Coast, from the Alabama/Florida border to Cameron, Louisiana, encompassing metropolitan New Orleans. Forecasters anticipate minor to moderate storm surge, tropical storm-force winds, and rainfall totals that could lead to isolated flash flooding, alongside dangerous surf conditions.