Bertha's Unwelcome Return: Why This Storm Shouldn't Be a Surprise Tropical Storm Bertha is making its way through Louisiana and into Texas, leaving in its wake a trail of rain and potential flooding.
The storm's expected path serves as a reminder that tropical storms like Bertha will continue to plague the Gulf Coast. Bertha's relatively weak winds – topping out at 45 mph – belie the danger it poses.
As Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry pointed out, "It doesn't take a major hurricane to do major damage to communities in Louisiana.