MOBILE, Ala. — Gulf Coast states are preparing for Tropical Storm Bertha, which is set to deliver life-threatening storm surge, tropical downpours and gusty winds to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, with impacts increasing through the day on Wednesday. TROPICAL STORM BERTHA STRENGTHENS, THREATENS GULF COAST WITH HEAVY RAIN, STORM SURGE AND SQUALLSThe Louisiana Health Department urged people on Monday to review their emergency plans and stock up on supplies. TIMELINE: WHEN YOU WILL SEE THE FIRST IMPACTS OF TROPICAL STORM BERTHA IN THE SOUTHEASTThe City of New Orleans advised residents to complete their storm preparations by Tuesday and clear catch basins around their properties. pic.twitter.com/C9b3JUZGZY — LSU (@LSU) July 20, 2026Entergy, Louisiana's largest electric utility, said it will provide live updates of any power outages and asked people to have their emergency kits ready. The City of Orange Beach, Alabama, urged residents and property owners to secure boats and loose outdoor furniture in preparation for any potential storm surge flooding.