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Tropical Storm Bertha Update

Updated 2026-07-22 09:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall, but damage is expected to be limited due to the El Niño weather pattern. However, warm waters in the Atlantic increase the risk of destructive storms.

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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited

Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Niño weather pattern will counter its worst effects. But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive storms is still high.

2026-07-22 09:15 UTC