Tropical Storm Bertha Slams Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon, inundating the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and triggering emergency water rescues.

The storm was forecast to move over New Orleans and toward Houston, with dangerous flash flooding expected.

The system brought the threat of significant rainfall and isolated tornadoes to the region.

Emergency officials urged residents to stay off the roads as the storm moved inland.