Tropical Storm Bertha heads for Texas after Louisiana landfall
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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon and is moving westward toward the Texas coast, where it is expected to reach on Thursday. The US National Hurricane Center reports the storm will move near the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts before moving inland over Texas. Forecasters warn of coastal flooding, heavy rain, and dangerous surf. The storm's path poses risks to coastal communities in both states.
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The US National Hurricane Center said Bertha is moving west and its center is expected to move near or along the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts before moving inland over Texas on Thursday evening.
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Bertha is expected to reach the Texas coast later on Thursday.
Prediction- Potential damage to coastal infrastructure
- Disruption to shipping, tourism, and local businesses
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Loaded language removed<p>Forecasters predict US coastal flooding, heavy rain and hazardous surf as the storm tracks west</p><p>Tropical Storm Bertha <a href="https://x.com/NWSNewOrleans/status/2080006279607599452">made landfall</a> in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon, and is moving westward toward the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/texas">Texas</a> coast, where it is expected to reach later on Thursday,…
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Bertha is expected to reach the Texas coast later on Thursday.
PredictionThe US National Hurricane Center said Bertha is moving west and its center is expected to move near or along the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts before moving inland over Texas on Thursday evening.
The GuardianForecasters warn of US coastal flooding, heavy rain, and dangerous surf.
The GuardianThe storm brings rainfall, winds, and rising water levels.
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