ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall just northeast of Charleston, SC with winds of 50 mph.
Heavy rain and risk of flooding will continue.
What You Need To Know
- Tropical Storm Bertha forms off South Carolina coast
- Expected to bring heavy rain to Carolinas
- Tropical Update
It’s moving northwest at 9 mph
The main threat is heavy rain in the Carolinas.
It is no threat to Florida.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of South Carolina from Edisto Beach to South Santee River.
SUMMARY OF 930 AM EDT
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LOCATION...32.9N 79.7W
ABOUT 20 MI...30 KM E OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...80 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES