Bertha's Second Landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Second Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border, Expected to Weaken Rapidly
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Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line, ending a slow crawl along the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to WSMV. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to weaken rapidly now that it has moved over land.
No deaths or major damage have been reported. Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, making it the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, WBTV reported.
Bertha's Slow Gulf Coast Crawl Comes to an End
Bertha crept along the Gulf Coast before finally making its second landfall at the Texas-Louisiana border. The storm's slow movement raised concerns about prolonged rainfall in a small area. However, forecasters say the worst appears to be over now that the storm is on land, according to Fox 8 Live.
The National Hurricane Center warned of some storm surge along the immediate coast. Isolated flash flooding remains possible as the storm pushes inland. Storm surge is when ocean water gets pushed ashore by strong winds, sometimes flooding low-lying coastal areas, KKTV noted.
Rapid Weakening Expected as Storm Moves Inland
Forecasters are confident Bertha will lose strength quickly over land. Tropical storms need warm ocean water to stay strong. Once cut off from the Gulf, the storm has little fuel left to maintain itself, according to 13ABC.
The main remaining threats are localized rain and minor flooding. Residents near the landfall zone were advised to stay alert for flash flood warnings. No major infrastructure damage has been reported, WMBF News said.
2026 Atlantic Season Off to a Quiet Start
Bertha is only the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The first storm came and went without major incident. So far, the season has not produced any hurricanes, according to AZ Family.
Forecasters continue to monitor the Atlantic basin for new development. The peak of hurricane season typically runs from August through October. For now, Bertha's landfall marks the end of the storm's threat to the Gulf Coast, KWCH reported.
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