Bertha Weakens to Tropical Depression After Dumping Rain Along Gulf Coast The Atlantic hurricane season has been particularly somber this year, with tropical storms like Arthur and Bertha serving as grim reminders of the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
The Gulf Coast communities that have grown accustomed to its annual visits are not immune to the impact of these storms.
Bertha's weakening to a tropical depression on Thursday night came as no surprise, given its gradual decrease in wind speed since Tuesday night.