Tropical Storm Bertha (2026)

Storm Active: July 19-

Around July 17, a low pressure system formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. The disturbance was associated with a broad area of showers and thunderstorms extending over Florida and the waters to the east. The broad system gradually organized and moved very slowly northwestward. On July 19, the circulation was well-defined enough to be designated Tropical Depression Two. Dry air from the mainland U.S. was impinging on the center from the north, limiting convection and slowing strengthening. As a result, it took until the evening of July 20 for the storm to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha. A strong ridge over land kept Bertha from gaining much latitude, and it instead turned slowly westward. The storm did deepen some, but most storms remained on the southern side off of land, even though the center was less than 100 km from land.

As of 5pm EDT on July 21, 2026, Tropical Storm Bertha had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, a central pressure of 995 mb, and was moving northwestward at 6 mph. For more up-to-date information as well as the latest watches and warnings, please consult the National Hurricane Center.