Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon. The storm came ashore in St. Bernard Parish, marking the second named system of the current Atlantic season.

Meteorologists report that the storm crossed near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area around 2 p.m. While sustained winds were measured at 45 mph, the primary impact is coming from thunderstorms located well offshore. The system is moving in a west-northwest direction at approximately 7 mph.

Residents along the Gulf Coast are facing periods of storm surge and heavy rainfall. Authorities continue to track the movement of the storm as it pushes inland. Officials monitor conditions for localized flooding risks associated with the slow-moving nature of the system.

This weather event follows previous periods of rainfall across the region. Emergency management teams remain on alert as the storm continues its path across the Gulf Coast area.