Tropical Storm Bertha makes a 2nd Gulf Coast landfall
Summary
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border after hitting southeast Louisiana the day before. The storm moved west across Texas with winds of 45 mph, bringing rain and the risk of isolated flash flooding before weakening and likely dissipating over Central Texas by Friday.Key Facts
- Bertha first made landfall Wednesday afternoon near St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, close to New Orleans.
- The storm weakened over land, moved back into the Gulf of Mexico, and regained strength.
- It made a second landfall Thursday near Lake Charles, Louisiana, near the Texas-Louisiana state line.
- Bertha moved westward across Texas toward Houston with winds around 45 mph.
- Most of the heavy rain was south of the storm center, affecting areas along the Texas coast, including Corpus Christi and Port Lavaca.
- Isolated flash flooding is possible along the Texas coastline.
- The storm is expected to weaken quickly as it moves inland and dissipate over Central Texas by Friday morning.
- Dangerous surf and rip currents will likely continue along the northern Gulf Coast due to the storm.
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