Tropical Storm Bertha is moving slowly along the Gulf Coast, posing threats of coastal flooding, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall from Florida to Louisiana.As of Tuesday evening, Bertha's maximum sustained winds were 60 mph, with no significant intensity changes expected.

The storm's structure remains lopsided due to dry air and high-altitude winds disrupting thunderstorms in its northern half, keeping the heaviest rain and strongest winds offshore.However, tropical storm conditions are expected to affect the Florida Panhandle and coastal Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana by Wednesday.

The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings for these areas, with potential rainfall totals of 1-4 inches and up to 6 inches in localized thunderstorms.Storm surge could raise water levels 2-4 feet above normal in southeast Louisiana, with coastal flooding warnings in place.Dangerous beach conditions, including rip currents, will persist through Thursday.

Bertha's path may lead to landfall in southeast Louisiana by Wednesday afternoon, though wind shear and land interaction could cause the storm to weaken or dissipate sooner.

The storm's impact is compounded by a stalling cold front that will pull moisture from the Gulf, increasing flood risks in the Southeast and Carolinas.