Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast Flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, threatening millions with life-threatening flooding, high winds, and storm surge from Florida to Louisiana.

Tropical storm warnings were issued, and the system was expected to make landfall within days.

Conditions from the storm began spreading across the northern Gulf Coast, with the National Hurricane Center warning of continued impacts into Wednesday.

Local authorities in affected areas, including Mobile, Alabama, began issuing parking changes and other preparatory measures for the approaching storm.