As Tropical Storm Bertha continues its slow trek across the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters have extended tropical storm watches and warnings farther west along the Louisiana coastline.
According to the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. advisory issued on Tuesday, July 21, the system maintained sustained winds of 60 mph while advancing at a sluggish pace of about 6 mph.
The updates reflect a slight westward shift in the storm’s expected path, bringing potential impacts to a broader stretch of coastal communities. Officials upgraded the tropical storm watch for the Metropolitan New Orleans area and Lake Pontchartrain to a full warning…