Brittany Lockley

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Wednesday afternoon: Bertha made landfall within the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with winds of 45 mph.<h1>Atlantic</h1>Tropical Storm Bertha is moving slowly westward along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, rough surf, and coastal flooding to portions of the central Gulf Coast. As Bertha continues to move inland, the tropical storm will gradually weaken over the coming days. However, the southerly winds on the backside of Bertha continue to cause storm surge issues along the coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784776832048.png">There are Tropical Storm Alerts in effect. Tropical Storm Warning and Watches remain in effect from the Alabama-Mississippi border westward to Galveston, Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784776592956.png">Although water temperatures remain warm enough to support tropical development, the atmosphere surrounding Bertha is becoming increasingly hostile. Strong southwesterly wind shear is disrupting the storm’s vertical structure by pushing the deepest thunderstorms away from the center of circulation. Satellite imagery continues to show that the bulk of the strongest convection remains displaced east of the center, preventing Bertha from developing a more organized inner core.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-22 101540-1784736954337.png">Even without strengthening, Bertha will continue to produce a wide range of hazards across the northern Gulf Coast. Bands of tropical downpours are expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall capable of producing localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas where drainage is poor. The threat will be greatest where multiple rain bands move over the same locations.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-22 145009-1784753417566.png">The biggest threat to watch for along the coast is storm surge. Peak storm surge could reach 1-3 ft for portions of Louisiana and Mississippi.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784776692300.png"><h1>Pacific</h1>There are a few other areas we are monitoring in the Eastern Pacific. Hurricane Fausto has officially formed, along with another area behind Fausto that has a high chance of tropical development in the next 7 days.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784776733397.png">Now a hurricane, Fausto is expected to track westward and remain at Category One strength. It's still way too soon to tell if it's going to have any effect on the Hawaiian islands.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784776775061.png">

Jesse Kelley

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall Along Gulf Coast

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Adrian Hernandez

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Another stalled front in the Carolinas is forecast to keep storms in the forecast. While we do have severe weather chances, models are showing high rainfall rates and a flood risk for the area.<h1>Flooding</h1>With the front sticking around for the long haul, rainfall chances will be in the forecast daily. This stretch makes it all the way out to the weekend! Rainfall totals across the South will average between 3-6 inches of rain. Localized heavier amounts are possible. Make sure you have a plan of action if high water becomes an issue in your neighborhood.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/flsss-1784769808017.png">With a large amount of rain in the forecast, the risk for flash flooding will be present. More than likely, these outlooks will extend into the end of the week! They have upgraded to a MODERATE (level 3 out of 4) risk for portions of North Carolina and Virginia overnight into Thursday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/overnight-1784769831877.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/thursday-1784769837591.png">Despite this last week, it's been pretty dry for the Carolinas. Recent updates from the drought monitor show an extreme to even exceptional drought across the Carolinas. Hopefully, all this rain can offset some of those concerns.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-22 044550-1784717162590.png">Make sure to tune into WeatherNation for the full east breakdown at :10 past the hour! Always remember, turn around and don't drown!

Jackie Brown

Flash Flooding for the Carolinas This Week

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Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

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Tuesday brought severe weather again across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Multiple tornadoes were spotted, including one in Summerville, PA. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2078640402845114541" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2078640402845114541?s=20"></div><h1>OVERNIGHT </h1>Into the overnight hours, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk for severe storms, including the cities of Charlotte, Raleigh, and Richmond. Any area highlighted in dark green will have the potentail for strong to severe storms overnight. Damaging winds will be the primary concern, but a brief tornado can't be ruled out. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/overnigsss-1784768974407.png">Storms will continue along the frontal boundary overnight. Another concern with these storms is the heavy rain that has developed and will continue to develop as this system lingers.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/kkdss-1784769199524.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Along the stalled boundary, heavy rainfall will be possible with the training showers and thunderstorms, and flooding could occur. Some pockets of rainfall between 3-6" will be possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1784750513254.png">

Another Round of Storms Targets the Northeast

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Conditions have been really dry out west. We've been tracking some major fires across the state of Oregon. With multiple fires burning in the same general region, they form complexes. We have two large ones we're tracking now with containment improvements.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-22 140428-1784750837836.png">One of the biggest issues we're going to track with these fires will be the smoke. Unfortunately, upper-level winds will send this moderate to even dense smoke across the Pacific Northwest.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/smoke and fire-1784768303064.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This smoke is expected to lower the air quality considerably across the area. As of Wednesday PM, Boise, Idaho, and Baker City, Oregon are Unhealthy. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-22 140849-1784750945427.png">Stay tuned to the forecast here on WeatherNation at :50 past the hour for your full Western U.S. breakdown!

Pacific Northwest Fires Bringing Down the Air Quality

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The upper-level low train continues to keep the weather pattern active for the Midwest. As this system moved through today, strong storms developed, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and tornado warnings.<h1>Severe Outlook</h1>Overnight, we have a slight risk for strong storms from the Midwest to the Great Lakes. The biggest concern will be damaging winds, but large hail and a few tornadoes are also possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/enhannfff-1784599474298.png">Some storms could be packing a significant punch. Hen-egg sized hail and hurricane-force wind gusts will be possible with the strongest storms. Some storms will have a chance to see large tracking tornadoes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/fjfjfjfjfsss-1784599821708.png"><h1>Forecast Timing</h1>Overnight, as the frontal boundary moves to the south/east, storms will continue to ride along it. Any storm that develops through the overnight will have the capability to be strong to severe.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/fprecccsss-1784599734885.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>More on your Central Regional Forecast can be found :30 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Another Round of Storms Targets the Northeast

Pacific Northwest Fires Bringing Down the Air Quality

Another Round of Severe Weather for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall Along Gulf Coast

Flash Flooding for the Carolinas This Week

Another Round of Storms Targets the Northeast

Pacific Northwest Fires Bringing Down the Air Quality

Another Round of Severe Weather for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall Along Gulf Coast

Flash Flooding for the Carolinas This Week

Another Round of Storms Targets the Northeast

Pacific Northwest Fires Bringing Down the Air Quality

Another Round of Severe Weather for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes