Tropical Storm Bertha is packing more punch than previously thought, according to the latest data gathered from aircraft and satellite wind readings.
As of 1:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, July 21, the center of Bertha was positioned near coordinates 28.4 degrees north latitude and 86.1 degrees west longitude. The storm was drifting to the northwest at a slow pace of just 2 miles per hour.
The storm’s minimum central pressure was recorded at 998 millibars, with maximum sustained winds clocking in at approximately 50 miles per hour.
Forecasters are tracking Bertha closely as updated data confirms the storm has grown stronger. Anyone in potentially affected areas should stay tuned to official weather updates as the storm continues to develop.
