As Tropical Depression Two continued to move very slowly through the Gulf, it was forecast to become a tropical storm later Monday, forecasters said.
Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf on Sunday and was getting better organized on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
According to the latest NHC update, the system was roughly 120 miles south of Panama City with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
4am CDT Monday July 20th Key Messages for Tropical Depression Two (#TD2).
The latest advisory is out at https://t.co/ibBuChY9Xn. pic.twitter.com/HPxhQR1jxs— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 20, 2026
A tropical storm watch was issued for the Florida Panhandle, where there could be tropical storm conditions, but the system was not expected to have an impact on South Florida.
The northern Gulf could see up to 6″ of rain, storm surge topping 3 feet in some spots, and possible tropical storm force winds within the next 24-48 hours.
If it becomes a tropical storm, it will get the name Bertha.
As Tropical Depression Two continued to move very slowly through the Gulf, it was forecast to become a tropical storm later Monday, forecasters said. NBC6’s Chelsea Ambriz reports.
As Tropical Depression Two continued to move very slowly through the Gulf, it was forecast to become a tropical storm later Monday, forecasters said.
Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf on Sunday and was getting better organized on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
According to the latest NHC update, the system was roughly 120 miles south of Panama City with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 20, 2026
A tropical storm watch was issued for the Florida Panhandle, where there could be tropical storm conditions, but the system was not expected to have an impact on South Florida.
The northern Gulf could see up to 6" of rain, storm surge topping 3 feet in some spots, and possible tropical storm force winds within the next 24-48 hours.
If it becomes a tropical storm, it will get the name Bertha.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as it moves toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama | 0 | 8.98 | 20-07-2026 |
| 2 | Tropical storm could form later today in the Gulf | 0 | 5 | 20-07-2026 |
| 3 | National Hurricane Center focuses on Central Atlantic for possible development | 0 | 6.38 | 10-08-2026 |
| 4 | Hurricane Season: July has produced impactful storms but 2026 won't support it | 0 | 6.38 | 07-07-2026 |
| 5 | Forecasters watching potential tropical system in the Gulf | 0 | 10.87 | 15-07-2026 |
| 6 | Atlantic hurricane season ramps up: What South Florida residents need to know | 0 | 7.3 | 09-08-2026 |
| 7 | Potential Tropical Cyclone One prompts tropical storm watches in Texas, Louisiana | 0 | 5.33 | 16-06-2026 |
| 8 | Tropical Storm Cristobal forms, as forecasters eye 2 other potential systems | 0 | 16 | 12-08-2026 |
| 9 | BREAKING-TROPICAL STORM BERTHA HAS FORMED | 0 | 5 | 20-07-2026 |
| 10 | Tropical Depression Two expected to become Bertha | 0 | 5 | 19-07-2026 |