Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move very slowly NW 5 mph through the NE Gulf of Mexico. Top winds are 50 mph.
The forecast path curves Bertha Westward, with landfall likely near Louisiana late Wednesday or Thursday.
Bertha is forecast to strengthen a little more with top winds peaking at 60 mph today before gradually weakening mid-late week. Tropical storm watches and warning are in effect along its path.
A storm surge watch is in effect with storm surge up to 2-4 feet near where the storm makes landfall.
1-3 foot storm surge is likely as far east as the Florida Big Bend area.
Most of the heavier rainfall is expected to stay offshore.
However, a general 2-4 inches of rainfall is expected right along the coast with isolated 6″ totals possible.
