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Bertha Drops to Tropical Storm

MIAMI FLA | 12 weeks 6 days ago | Comments 10

By Herald Staff

Tropical Storm Bertha's infared image shows a the storm is becoming disorganized in a July 13 satellite photo.

MIAMI, FLA. -- At 7 a.m. DST, July 13, Tropical Storm Bertha was nearly stationary with 70 mph winds about 220 miles southeast of Bermuda.

A drift toward the northwest is expected to begin later today and continue to Monday.

ALTHOUGH THE MOTION COULD BE ERRATIC AT TIMES AND COULD
BRING THE CENTER OF BERTHA CLOSER TO BERMUDA THAN THE FORECAST
TRACK INDICATES.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 70 MPH...115 KM/HR...
WITH HIGHER GUSTS. A SLIGHT WEAKENING IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 140 MILES...220 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 988 MB...29.18 INCHES.

LARGE SWELLS AND HIGH SURF ARE AFFECTING BERMUDA...AND THESE
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

THE OUTER BANDS OF BERTHA COULD PRODUCE RAINFALL AMOUNTS IN BERMUDA
OF 2 TO 4 INCHES DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

REPEATING THE 800 AM AST POSITION...29.8 N...62.5 W. MOVEMENT...
STATIONARY. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL
PRESSURE...988 MB.

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

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Thu, 07/10/2008 - 6:51am

you would like that taxes comment you sly dog! I knew i would get your attention!

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 1:11pm

I actually liked the remark about taxes... it's definitely going to avoid the People's Republic of Maryland, then! And if Obama is voted in, we can expect four years without hurricanes... since hurricane taxes (and everything else taxable) will go through the roof...

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 9:25am

I suppose you made the taxes joke......not funny....i am all groweds up!

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 7:22pm

as for the person that is so upset about the taxes comment you really need to chill out it was just a joke and there is no need for name calling either why don't you grow up

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 7:37am

***!!! What does this have to do with TAXES you ***? Someone please explain that he/she can leave NJ

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 8:05pm

As of this time the National Weather Service says it will stay out at sea. We shall have to see. It will bring waves for the surfers.

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 7:57pm

Don't worry the hurricane won't hit NJ it's to afraid that it might get taxed

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 6:49pm

We will see how fast this county empties out if that storm heads this way. Betcha lot of people come down just to have a storm party. As for me, I am heading to higher ground. Ooops, there is none in the county! Time to inflate the dinghy and get the paddles.

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 3:38pm

Would this Hurrican be a worry for people in fairfax county, virginia?

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 11:15am

oh $%&*

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