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Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches US Gulf Coast

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 5 sources

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving towards the US Gulf coast, while Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Bertha is currently located 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, and could bring heavy rain to the area.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico, located 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida. The storm is drifting erratically towards populated coastal areas, bringing a threat of heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging wind gusts.

Meanwhile, in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Fausto has formed far from Mexico's Baja California peninsula. As of Monday night, Hurricane Fausto posed no threat to land. The formation of these two storms marks the latest development in the current tropical storm season.

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the progress of both storms, providing updates on their trajectory and potential impact.

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What is the current location of Tropical Storm Bertha?

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico.

What are the potential effects of Tropical Storm Bertha on the US Gulf coast?

Tropical Storm Bertha could bring heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging wind gusts to the US Gulf coast.

Where has Hurricane Fausto formed?

Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, far from Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Does Hurricane Fausto pose a threat to land?

As of Monday night, Hurricane Fausto posed no threat to land.

What is being done to monitor the storms?

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the progress of both storms, providing updates on their trajectory and potential impact.