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Tropical Storm Bertha lashes northern Gulf Coast ahead of expected Louisiana landfall
NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Bertha is lashing the northern Gulf Coast with tropical-storm-force winds from parts of the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana ahead of its expected landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon.The storm's slow western crawl will cause coastal flooding from the Alabama border to the mouth of the Mississippi in Louisiana.HURRICANE SEASON 2026: THESE ARE THE STORM NAMES YOU'LL SEE THIS SEASONBertha formed Monday in the northeastern Gulf, becoming the second na
SPC MD 1705
MD 1705 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 509... FOR PORTIONS OF EAST-CENTRAL VA...SOUTHERN MD...AND THE EASTERN SHORE Mesoscale Discussion 1705NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0939 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026Areas affected...Portions of east-central VA...southern MD...and theEastern ShoreConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 509...Valid 220239Z - 220345ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 509continues.SUMMARY...The risk of damaging thunderstorm wind gusts will cont
State of Emergency issued in West Virginia after catastrophic flooding slams the state
WESTON, West Virginia — Dangerous flooding is ongoing across parts of West Virginia early Wednesday after powerful severe storms dumped more than 7 inches of rain in parts of north-central West Virginia, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening floods amid hundreds of calls for assistance.The floods prompted Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a State of Emergency across all 55 counties late Tuesday.No deaths or serious injuries have bee
SPC MD 1689
MD 1689 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER AND MIDDLE OHIO RIVER VALLEY Mesoscale Discussion 1689NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1215 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026Areas affected...portions of the lower and middle Ohio River ValleyConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 211715Z - 211845ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected toform along a cold front this afternoon before progressin
SPC MD 1688
MD 1688 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR NORTHEAST KENTUCKY...NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA...AND SOUTHERN OHIO Mesoscale Discussion 1688NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1115 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026Areas affected...northeast Kentucky...northern West Virginia...andsouthern OhioConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 211615Z - 211815ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...The severe weather threat will increase this afternoonacross southern Ohio and norther
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 506 Status Reports
WW 0506 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0506.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0506_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0506 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0506 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0506.html">Read more</a>
How much rain will Chicago receive by the end of July?
CHICAGO, Ill. – After a wet start to the month, Chicago, Illinois, has had a bit of a dry spell, leaving people wondering how much rain could fall by the end of July.So far this month, Chicago has received just over 3.5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.LAKE TRAVIS PASSES CAPACITY AFTER DEVASTATING TEXAS FLOODS, THREATENING HOMES AS BERTHA MOVES ALONG GULFDespite this, the city is above the annual average precipitation, with 24.1 inches so far, compared to the usual avera
Gulf Coast communities prepare as Tropical Storm Bertha's outer bands begin to lash coastline
MOBILE, Ala. — Gulf Coast states are preparing for Tropical Storm Bertha, which is set to deliver life-threatening storm surge, tropical downpours and gusty winds to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, with impacts increasing through the day on Wednesday.TROPICAL STORM BERTHA STRENGTHENS, THREATENS GULF COAST WITH HEAVY RAIN, STORM SURGE AND SQUALLSThe Louisiana Health Department urged people on Monday to review their emergency plans and stock up on supplies.TIMELINE: WHEN YOU
Bryan Norcross: Disheveled Tropical Storm Bertha tracking across the northern Gulf
Updated at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Tropical Storm Bertha is producing some winds gusting near hurricane force, but they are confined to a robust thunderstorm cell near the center of rotation well offshore of the Florida Panhandle.Dry air has penetrated the circulation since the get-go and continues to be an inhibiting factor. In addition, the upper-level winds over the Gulf are hostile to dramatic development.TRACK TROPICAL STORM BERTHA: LIVE RADAR, FORECAST CONE, FLOOD THREAT, WIN
Lake Travis passes capacity after devastating Texas floods, threatening homes as Bertha moves along Gulf
Austin, TEXAS — Following days of torrential rain and life-threatening flooding across the Hill Country, Lake Travis tops 100% full capacity, prompting the first Mansfield Dam floodgate release in seven years.The surging water levels are directly impacting low-lying shoreline communities.Local news outlets report floodwaters at Graveyard Point have already completely swallowed back patios and are pushing toward living spaces.WATCH: FLOODED GUADALUPE RIVER RUSHES THROUGH KERRVILLE DURING FLASH FL
Timeline: When you will see first impacts of Tropical Storm Bertha in the Southeast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the eastern Gulf of America and is forecast to bring rounds of heavy rain, gusty winds and minor flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast.FOX Weather is here to let you know when to expect the worst conditions in your area.HURRICANE SEASON 2026: THESE ARE THE STORM NAMES YOU'LL SEE THIS SEASONCurrently, Tropical Storm Watches are in effect from the Florida panhandle to southeastern Louisiana as winds, heavy rain and storm surge are expected to intensify while the s
Track Tropical Storm Bertha: Live radar, forecast cone, flood threat, wind speed and warnings
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the eastern Gulf, becoming the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.Bertha strengthened from Tropical Depression Two and is expected to bring days of heavy rain to parts of the Southeast through Thursday.According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Bertha has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.BRIGHT IDEA: BOLD PLAN SUGGESTS WEAKENING ONE OF EARTH'S MOST POWERFUL CLIMATE FORCESHere is everything you need to know about Tropical Storm Bertha,
Storm threat to shift into the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, raising flash flood concerns
Severe storms and flood threats are expected to shift southeast on Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Mid-Atlantic.OVER 40 MILLION AT RISK AS SEVERE STORMS TARGET MID-ATLANTIC, CAROLINAS FOLLOWING DANGEROUS EAST COAST STORMSAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, showers and thunderstorms will continue across the region, but a surge of moisture moving in from the Gulf Coast could worsen impacts as the week goes on.As the severe weather threat shifts south, parts of southern Virginia and N
SPC MD 1674
MD 1674 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...TORNADO WATCH LIKELY FOR NORTHEAST IOWA INTO NORTHWEST/NORTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN Mesoscale Discussion 1674NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0153 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026Areas affected...Northeast Iowa into northwest/north-centralWisconsinConcerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely Valid 201853Z - 202100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...95 percentSUMMARY...All severe hazards, including some significant, arepossible as supercells develop by late
SPC MD 1675
MD 1675 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...TORNADO WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1675NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0248 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026Areas affected...Portions of central IowaConcerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely Valid 201948Z - 202145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...95 percentSUMMARY...Storms in north-central Iowa are becoming surface based.The environment is favorable for all severe hazards, including somesignificant. A tornado w
SPC Tornado Watch 500 Status Reports
WW 0500 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0500.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0500_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0500 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0500 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0500.html">Read more</a>
SPC Tornado Watch 500
WW 500 TORNADO IA WI 202005Z - 210300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 500NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK305 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Northeast and central Iowa Extreme southwest Wisconsin* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 305 PM until 1000 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, bringing days of rain and storm surge along parts of the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday in the eastern Gulf, becoming the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.Bertha strengthened from Tropical Depression Two and is expected to bring days of heavy rain to parts of the Southeast.HURRICANE SEASON 2026: THESE ARE THE STORM NAMES YOU'LL SEE THIS SEASONBertha is located about 100 miles south of the eastern Florida Panhandle Monday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).WHAT IS A
Rescue ends with 5 killed at popular Midwest river after child calls for help
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Five people have been found dead after going missing on the Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio, on Sunday night.The Delaware County Sheriff's Office said a driver noticed a young child running along State Route 257, clearly distraught, around 9 p.m. on Sunday. They called police to relay that the child said his family was in the river.KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND EMERGENCIES REALLY MEANMultiple first responders arrived, and two adult women wer
Major oil refinery suspends some operations along Gulf in anticipation of Tropical Depression Two
As Tropical Depression Two continues to swirl over the Eastern Gulf of America, it shows no signs of slowing and could bring flash flooding and life-threatening storm conditions.Due to the impending dangerous conditions, the petroleum refineries company Chevron, which is headquartered in Houston, Texas, will shut down some operations and move personnel onshore.This comes as officials begin storm-preparedness procedures as Tropical Depression Two is expected to develop into Bertha on Monday.7 FAC
