National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Bertha is moving slowly westward and is forecast to make landfall in SE Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon. It currently has maximum winds of 60 mph and is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves through coastal southeastern Louisiana. Bertha will bring the following impacts to southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi: minor to moderate storm surge flooding, especially east of the MS River; strong/gusty winds potentially leading to isolated power outages; and a few storms with locally heavy rainfall.
Graphic reads: Dangerous Heat Again Wednesday, Heat Advisory/Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Wednesday, What To Expect: Afternoon heat indices 113-115ยบF expected, When: From 10AM through 6PM Wednesday, Limit strenuous time outdoors in the afternoon, If you have AC, use it. Fans may not be adequate, Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing, Stay hydrated.

 


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