Tropical Storm Bertha brought heavy surf and coastal flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas as it moved across the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas. The storm moved west across southeastern Louisiana, producing wind gusts between 25 and 45 mph and a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet along the coast. St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes noted that minor coastal flooding was expected to be the storm's most significant impact. While no evacuation orders were issued, residents in low-lying areas moved vehicles to higher ground as water moved into neighborhood canals and streets. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron confirmed that crews completed emergency repairs on levee sections damaged during Hurricane Francine. Despite the weather, many residents continued their daily routines. The International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo remains scheduled for Thursday evening, and the annual Faux Pas Lodge fishing tournament continues in Venice. The storm is expected to remain a tropical storm until it reaches the upper Texas coast before dissipating inland.