Theguardian iconTheguardianJul 21, 2026

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as Gulf coast braces for flooding and surge

The storm was about 125 miles (201km) south-east of Mobile, Alabama, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday afternoon. It was moving north-west at 5mph (8km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 60mph.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as Gulf coast braces for flooding and surge

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The storm was about 125 miles (201km) south-east of Mobile, Alabama, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday afternoon.

It was moving north-west at 5mph (8km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 60mph.

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The storm was about 125 miles (201km) south-east of Mobile, Alabama, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday afternoon. It was moving north-west at 5mph (8km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 60mph. Guardian staff contributed Continue reading...

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