Tropical Storm Bertha forms in Gulf. See latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting warnings for the northern Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect the storm to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and potential flash flooding to regions from Florida to Texas.
Why it matters
Early-season tropical storms pose significant risks to coastal infrastructure and public safety, requiring timely emergency preparedness.
Hear this story Editor's note: Follow the latest updates about Tropical Storm Bertha in USA TODAY's coverage for Tuesday, July 21 .
Tropical Storm Bertha was "stationary" on the night of July 20 as federal forecasters warned it could bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to parts of the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days.
Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, intensified from a tropical depression on July 20, according to the National Hurricane Center .
The storm was located about 140 miles south of Panama City, Florida, and about 215 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, as of the hurricane center's 10 p.m. CDT advisory . Bertha had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
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