Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, located southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Meanwhile, in Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers have been working to free trapped residents as those states experience catastrophic flooding and damage.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, on July 22, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Concurrently, Kentucky and West Virginia are facing severe flooding and damage, prompting rescue operations for trapped residents.
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