BERTHA
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Alabama/Florida Border to the Mouth of the Mississippi River. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Ochlockonee River Florida westward to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. Interests elsewhere in Louisiana and Texas should monitor the progress of this system, as additional watches could be required for portions of that area tonight or Tuesday.
Plain Language Summary
Tropical Storm BERTHA in the Gulf of Mexico — 40 mph winds, forecast to strengthen, watches up for the Gulf Coast
Why forecasters expect this
The storm is currently in a “weak steering” zone, meaning the larger weather patterns that usually push storms along are not very strong, so the center has been wandering.…
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