India, July 20 -- Tropical Depression Two is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday, posing a risk of significant rainfall along the Gulf Coast, stretching from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana and Texas.

The National Hurricane Center released its initial advisory on Tropical Depression Two late Sunday morning, noting its position south of Panama City, Florida. Once the wind speeds reach 40 mph, it will be designated as Tropical Storm Bertha, marking the second storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

The map provided below illustrates the areas where tropical storm watches and/or warnings are currently in effect.

These alerts show that tropical storm conditions are either possible (watch) or anticipated (warn...