Tropical Storm Bertha spreads across northwestern Florida

July 21, 2026

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Tropical Storm Bertha spreads across northwestern Florida

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FLORIDA, United States (AFP) — Tropical Storm Bertha spread across northwestern Florida Tuesday, where it was predicted to bring coastal flooding and heavy rainfall, the National Hurricane Center said.

The second named storm of the Atlantic season was about 90 miles (145 kilometres) southwest of Panama City, Florida, packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph as it turned westward. Bertha was expected to begin weakening by Wednesday.

Tropical storm warnings — as well as lower-grade watches — were in effect in parts of Florida and Louisiana.

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