On Monday evening, Tropical Storm Bertha emerged in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. This development was confirmed by the hurricane hunters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), who reported that the system had intensified from a depression to a tropical storm by 7:00 p.m. Central Time, according to the National Hurricane Center's Advisory 6A.
Bertha marks the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season, which officially began on June 1. The first, Arthur, impacted Texas and Louisiana but did not escalate to hurricane status.
As of the latest advisory, Bertha's center was positioned approximately 180 kilometers south of Panama City, Florida, with sustained winds reaching 65 km/h and even stronger gusts. The NOAA aircraft recorded a minimum central pressure of 1,004 millibars.
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Key Information about Tropical Storm Bertha
What is the current status of Tropical Storm Bertha?
Tropical Storm Bertha is situated in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 65 km/h and stronger gusts, as per the latest advisory.
Has Bertha affected any land areas yet?
As of now, Bertha is located 180 kilometers south of Panama City, Florida, and there have been no reports of it affecting land areas.
How does Bertha compare to the first storm of the season?
Bertha is the second named storm of the season, following Arthur, which impacted Texas and Louisiana but didn't reach hurricane intensity.