Tropical Storm Bertha weakens
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Tropical Storm Bertha became the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season July 20. As of July 21, Bertha is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves slowly across the Gulf. Forecasters are predicting Bertha will strengthen slightly before gradually weakening later this week.
Tropical Depression Two, formerly Invest 91L, formed July 19, and has a high chance of becoming a named storm.
A Gulf disturbance could bring days of heavy rain and flooding to Florida and the Southeast as the Atlantic season stirs.
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