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Tropical Storm Bertha approached the Caribbean on Friday as islands in the eastern region prepared for heavy rains and strong winds.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds increased slightly Friday to 50 mph (85 kph), but no significant change in strength is expected in the next two days. Bertha was centered about 45 miles (70 kilometers) east of Martinique and was moving west-northwest at 22 mph (35 kph)…
Read Full Article Article,”Tropical Storm Bertha Approches Caribbean,” ABC News
Tropical Storm Bertha’s Center Passing Northern Martinique, CBS News
Bertha (Atlantic Ocean), NASA
Watches and Warnings in effect as of August 1 at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) include a Tropical Storm Warning for St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the eastern Dominican Republic from Cabo Frances Viejo to Isla Saona.
