Tropical Storm Bertha is producing dangerous weather conditions and heavy rainfall as far as 800 miles inland from its center, according to reports from The Washington Post.
The storm system has brought significant storm surge and rough winds to the Gulf Coast, with reports from USA Today detailing coastal impacts. In Texas, the dangerous surf proved fatal to property, as a family lost an SUV to the ocean, according to reporting by WKRG.
Meteorologists are tracking the system’s movement toward the Texas coast, according to AL.com. The Weather Channel is providing updated tracking maps, including the projected cone of uncertainty and active warnings for affected regions.
Inland Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats
Gulf Coast Impact and Coastal Hazards
USA Today has documented the arrival of rough surf and rising waters across the Gulf Coast, which can lead to coastal erosion and the flooding of low-lying roads.
The danger of the surf was highlighted in a specific incident reported by WKRG, where a Texas family’s vehicle was swept away by the ocean.
Current Path and Tracking Projections
According to AL.com, Bertha is currently headed for the Texas coast.
The Weather Channel continues to update the storm’s tracking cone, which represents the probable path of the center of the storm.
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