Event Brief
Tropical Storm Bertha: watches issued for Florida
Filed: Jul 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Bertha strengthened to a tropical storm with 40 mph winds; tropical storm and storm surge watches are in effect.
WHO: National Hurricane Center; NOAA Hurricane Hunters
WHAT: Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened and tropical storm and storm surge watches were issued for parts of Florida
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 7:48 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: NOAA Hurricane Hunters found the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha, prompting watch upgrades
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