Tropical Storm Bertha has dissipated into a trough after bringing rain and minor coastal impacts to the Gulf Coast and Southeast.
Tropical Storm Bertha has officially dissipated into a trough of low pressure after making its final impacts across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory after the system's wind speeds dropped to 35 mph. While the storm was largely a nuisance due to unfavorable winds, it produced 1 to 3 inches of rainfall in South Texas, with isolated totals reaching 4 inches. The remnants of the storm continue to influence weather patterns across the region. A plume of moisture from Bertha is currently fueling a Level 3 flood risk in southeast North Carolina and coastal South Carolina. This moisture is being trapped by a stalled front, potentially delivering 5 inches or more of rain to areas currently experiencing severe drought. Coastal areas from Pensacola to southeast Louisiana saw 2 to 3 feet of inundation during the storm's progression. Forecasters note that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a slow start, with predictions of a below-normal season.