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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall in Louisiana, Heads to Texas

July 23, 2026

Summary

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeast Louisiana, bringing dangerous flooding to the region, and is expected to make a second landfall in Texas, with CBS News meteorologists tracking its path.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Bertha brings dangerous flooding and widespread damage to Gulf Coast Left-leaning outlets, like CBS News, focus on the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Bertha, detailing the damage left behind on the Gulf Coast. They also provide ongoing tracking information, showing where the storm is heading after its initial landfall in Louisiana.
  • Center: Tropical Storm Bertha brings dangerous flooding and threatening winds to region Center outlets, such as Associated Press, neutrally report on Tropical Storm Bertha's landfall in southern Louisiana. They highlight the threatening winds associated with the storm as it made its initial impact.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • See the damage Tropical Storm Bertha left behind on Gulf Coast
  • Track where Tropical Storm Bertha is heading after making landfall in Louisiana

Center

  • Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds - AP News

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