Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon, approximately 40 miles east of New Orleans with maximum sustained winds around 45 mph (72 kph). According to multiple reports, the storm was moving west at about 12 mph and had already closed beaches from Florida Panhandle to Mississippi.
Key Takeaways
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana before moving toward Texas early Thursday morning after closing beaches along the Gulf Coast. The storm brought strong winds and potential flooding but is expected to dissipate by Friday.
- Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall about 40 miles east of New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon.
- Maximum sustained winds were around 45 mph with tropical storm warnings from Alabama to Louisiana.
- Storm surges up to 3 feet and rain totals between 1 and 4 inches are forecasted, reducing flooding risks.
- Governor Jeff Landry called the forecast encouraging but warned residents about potential flooding.
- Bertha is expected to dissipate inland in Texas by Friday.
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Maximum Sustained Winds At Landfall | 1 Difference | HuffPost and PBS report 45 mph; CBS reports 60 mph. | ▼ |
| Landfall Location And Time | Broad Agreement | Landfall in St. Bernard Parish, LA on Wednesday afternoon. | |
| Storm Surge | Broad Agreement | Storm surges up to 3 feet in Louisiana and Alabama. | |
| Rain Totals Forecast | Broad Agreement | Rain totals between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts possible in isolated areas. |
Maximum Sustained Winds At Landfall
▼HuffPost and PBS report 45 mph; CBS reports 60 mph.
Landfall Location And Time
Broad AgreementLandfall in St. Bernard Parish, LA on Wednesday afternoon.
Storm Surge
Broad AgreementStorm surges up to 3 feet in Louisiana and Alabama.
Rain Totals Forecast
Broad AgreementRain totals between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts possible in isolated areas.
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The National Hurricane Center reported that tropical storm force winds were felt as far as 160 miles from the center of the storm. A wind gust of 44 mph (71 kph) was recorded at New Orleans Lakefront Airport on Wednesday afternoon, knocking over a Waffle House sign in Panama City Beach.
The main threats included strong winds and storm surges up to 3 feet in Louisiana and Alabama with rain totals forecasted between 1 and 4 inches. Governor Jeff Landry described the forecast as "encouraging" but warned residents about potential flooding, according to HuffPost. The National Hurricane Center stated that heaviest rains were staying offshore, reducing risks of flooding.
The storm is expected to weaken after making landfall and dissipate inland in Texas by Friday. Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes said the impact should be manageable for coastal communities. Meanwhile, a line of storms on Tuesday generated reports of tornadoes stretching from Cincinnati to New Jersey causing flash floods that swamped homes.
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