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Tropical Storm Bertha is now south of Mississippi, where a coastal flood warning remains in effect for southern portions of the three coastal counties.
The storm was moving west northwest, located in the Gulf about 60 miles south of Pascagoula at around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, with sustained winds offshore of 50 mph.
A 10 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center says “moderate” coastal flooding can be expected, while flash-flooding could occur in some areas through Friday morning from Florida to southern Texas. The potential for surge 2-4 feet above ground is forecast for the Mississippi coastline through Thursday morning.
Sustained winds in South Mississippi are expected to remain below the tropical storm threshold of 39 miles per hour, with gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. Sustained wind speeds of 20-30 mph can be expected.
Tropical storm conditions for the northern Gulf, from the western Florida Panhandle to southeastern Louisiana, including the New Orleans area, will continue through tonight, the NHC says, and are possible for portions of the southwestern coast of Louisiana and the upper Texas coast through late Thursday.
No significant rainfall is expected. Harrison and Jackson counties could see an additional inch of rain, the forecast says.
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