Tropical Storm Bertha Begins Weakening as It Churns Off Gulf Coast Tropical Storm Bertha has begun to weaken as it continues to churn west along the Gulf Coast, bringing with it sustained winds of 50 mph and the possibility of flash flooding.
The storm, which strengthened into a tropical storm on Monday night, had been a concern for the region's residents, who have grown accustomed to the destructive power of tropical storms.
Bertha's trajectory has been marked by a rapid decline in its threat level.