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Bertha

Tropical Storm Bertha is 110 miles south-southwest of Panama City, FL and is bringing tropical storm conditions and storm surge threats to parts of the Gulf Coast.

Max winds
52 mph
Pressure
998 mb
Movement
NW at 5 mph
Official NHC Forecast Cone
Official National Hurricane Center 5-day forecast cone for al022026

The forecast cone represents the probable track of the storm's center. Dangerous impacts can occur well outside the cone.

📍 Basin
Gulf
📍 Location
110 mi SSW of Panama City, FL
Show coordinates
28.70°, -86.40°

What this means

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located 110 miles south-southwest of Panama City, FL, moving northwest at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 52 mph. The storm has a central pressure of 998 mb.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Alabama/Florida border to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for coastal areas from the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida westward to the Florida/Alabama border, west of the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border to Morgan City, including Metropolitan New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain, and Lake Maurepas.

There is also a Storm Surge Watch in effect from the Alabama/Florida Border to the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Residents in these areas should pay close attention to weather updates and be prepared for tropical storm conditions and potential storm surge.

Watches & Warnings

Active from the latest NHC public advisory.

Tropical Storm Warning
  • Alabama/Florida border to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border
Storm Surge Watch
  • Alabama/Florida Border to the Mouth of the Mississippi River
Tropical Storm Watch
  • Bay/Gulf County line in Florida westward to the Florida/Alabama
  • West of the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border to Morgan City,
  • Metropolitan New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain, and Lake Maurepas

Official resources

Last updated 7/21/2026, 10:30:12 AM · Latest advisory 7/21/2026, 9:00:00 AM