Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at approximately 8:30 a.m. CDT. The storm, which formed just hours before landfall, had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving northwest at 14 mph. Bertha is the second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur earlier in the month. The National Hurricane Center warned that the primary threat from Bertha would be heavy rainfall, with 2 to 4 inches expected across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, potentially causing flash flooding in low-lying areas. The storm also brought gusty winds and the risk of isolated tornadoes. Bertha is expected to weaken into a tropical depression by Wednesday evening as it moves inland and loses its tropical characteristics. The storm's rapid formation and landfall caught many residents off guard, but emergency officials urged calm and advised residents to stay informed through local weather updates. The 2020 hurricane season has been active early, with forecasters predicting an above-average season due to warm ocean temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions.