Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the Florida coast and is moving toward the Gulf Coast, prompting storm alerts across several states. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding as it continues its trajectory toward the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, and Louisiana. Officials in Escambia County and Pensacola are preparing for potential impacts, while weather services warn of flash flooding along the Gulf Coast. Bertha has strengthened as it moves away from South Florida and is currently being closely monitored as it threatens to bring life-threatening conditions to areas including Texas and Louisiana later this week.