Storm watches issued from Florida to Louisiana; up to 8 inches of rain expected
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain
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By July 20, 2026 / 8:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast with heavy rain as it became the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Boston Globe Tropical storm watches and storm surge watches have been issued along the Gulf Coast, from Florida to Louisiana. Boston Globe Ken Mahan can be reached at ken.mahan@globe.com.
Furthermore, With the waters warming this far above normal, we have now crossed into "super El Nino" territory, even though there is no official timeline designation of when a "super" El Nino is declared. Rain was expected through the week and along the Gulf Coast and in adjacent inland areas from western Florida to the Texas coast. Forecasters warned of rainfall up to 8 inches in some areas.
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By July 20, 2026 / 8:05 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast with heavy rain as it became the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesBoston Globe Tropical storm watches and storm surge watches have been issued along the Gulf Coast, from Florida to Louisiana.
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Boston Globe Ken Mahan can be reached at ken.mahan@globe.com.
according to The Boston GlobeWith the waters warming this far above normal, we have now crossed into "super El Nino" territory, even though there is no official timeline designation of when a "super" El Nino is declared.
according to The Boston GlobeRain was expected through the week and along the Gulf Coast and in adjacent inland areas from western Florida to the Texas coast.
according to CBS News — LatestForecasters warned of rainfall up to 8 inches in some areas.
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