Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and sustained winds of up to 60 mph. The storm caused widespread flooding across southeastern Louisiana and neighboring states.
Key Takeaways
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and sustained winds up to 60 mph. The storm caused flooding along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas.
- Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near New Orleans with maximum sustained winds of 45-60 mph
- Heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds extended across a wide area, causing flash floods in several states
- Authorities issued warnings for storm surges up to four feet along the Gulf Coast from Alabama to Louisiana
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 13 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Speeds At Landfall | 1 Difference | HuffPost, PBS, Sky News report 45mph; CBS News reports 60mph | ▼ |
| Landfall | Broad Agreement | St Bernard Parish near New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon. | |
| Storm Surge Warnings | Broad Agreement | Storm surge warnings issued from Alabama-Florida border to Mississippi River mouth. |
Wind Speeds At Landfall
▼HuffPost, PBS, Sky News report 45mph; CBS News reports 60mph
Landfall
Broad AgreementSt Bernard Parish near New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon.
Storm Surge Warnings
Broad AgreementStorm surge warnings issued from Alabama-Florida border to Mississippi River mouth.
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The National Hurricane Center reported that Bertha was centered about 75 miles southwest of New Orleans at the time of landfall. Maximum sustained winds were recorded between 45-60 mph, with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 160 miles from the center. According to HuffPost and Sky News, the storm made landfall in St Bernard Parish about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for areas stretching from Florida westward through southeastern Louisiana. Authorities opened sandbag sites in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida while posting red flag warnings along some beaches to advise swimmers about rip tides. CBS News reported that the official forecast track of Tropical Storm Bertha shifted slightly north, with the storm expected to continue riding near or along the Gulf Coast during the week.
According to The Guardian, potentially life-threatening storm surges of up to four feet were possible in portions of Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. DailyMail.com reported that heavy rain and sustained winds impacted the entire Gulf region, including areas from Florida's Panhandle through Texas. Flash flooding was expected across these regions through Friday.
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