The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Bertha as it remains nearly stationary over the northern Gulf Coast, prompting tropical storm and storm surge watches and warnings across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.
The system poses significant wind and storm surge threats to Gulf Coastal states, with most heavy rainfall staying offshore.
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A stalled front is expected to keep the storm positioned to the south, influencing local weather patterns.
Severe Storms Hit Piedmont Triad
In the Piedmont Triad, severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and localized damage. Wind gusts knocked down trees in Surrey, Davie, and Alamance counties.
Rainfall totals reached up to four inches in parts of Forsyth, Guilford, and Alamance counties, placing them under flood advisories.
Rapid rainfall on hard ground heightened flash flooding concerns.
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Additional isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain, and localized flooding are forecast to continue.
There is also a potential isolated tornado threat near the Virginia border.
An approaching cold front from the west is expected to increase storm coverage before bringing cooler, less humid conditions.
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Morning temperatures will be in the low 60s, with daytime highs in the 70s by the end of the week.
