Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds
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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St Bernard parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The US National Hurricane Center reported the storm's wind speeds. Separately, in Kentucky and West Virginia, rescue operations freed trapped residents as catastrophic flooding caused widespread damage. The storm and floods highlight severe weather impacting multiple states.
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Rescues of trapped residents in Kentucky and West Virginia
In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents due to catastrophic floods and damage.
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In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents due to catastrophic floods and damage.
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Loaded language removed<p>In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents as states face significant floods and damage</p><p>Tropical storm Bertha made landfall in St Bernard parish, on the Gulf coast south-east of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday afternoon, the US national hurricane center said.</p><p>The Miami-based forecaster added that maximum sustained winds were estimated to be 45mph…
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