Tracking Bertha in the Gulf

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dylan Federico, WSVN 7 News · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Happy Tuesday, South Florida! It’s looking like a hot and relatively dry day with high temperatures back in the lower-90s. The heat index will once again flirt with heat advisory criteria — climbing back into the triple digits. If there’s any rain around today, it’ll just be an isolated storm inland

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For Miami residents, the approach of Tropical Storm Bertha serves as a stark reminder of the city's vulnerability to Atlantic hurricanes and sea-level rise. As the storm churns in the Gulf, Miami's low-lying neighborhoods, such as Miami Beach and Little Havana, are particularly at risk of flooding. The city's storm drainage system will be put to the test, and residents should be prepared for potential power outages and disruptions to daily life. Meanwhile, the prospect of much-needed rain later in the week may bring some relief to the city's parched landscape, but it also poses a threat to the city's already-strained flood mitigation infrastructure. As the National Hurricane Center tracks Bertha's progress, Miamians should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their property. The city's experience with hurricanes and flooding makes it crucial to monitor the storm's trajectory and intensity closely.

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Category: sports · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: WSVN 7 News · Reading time: 2 min

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