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Life-threatening storm surge feared as Tropical Storm Bertha nears Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is drifting toward populated Gulf Coast areas.
WHO: Tropical Storm Bertha
WHAT: Tropical Storm Bertha formed and drifted erratically toward populated coastal areas, with storm surge feared.
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 4:12 AM ET
WHERE: Gulf of Mexico (south of the Florida Panhandle)
WHY: A tropical storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico is drifting toward populated coastal areas, raising fears of life-threatening storm surge.
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