Tropical Depression Two expected to become Bertha

Tropical Depression Two is located in the northeast Gulf on Monday, forecast to become a tropical storm later today or tomorrow. The next name on the list is Bertha.
By Tommy House at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · · 1 min read

Tropical Depression Two is located in the northeast Gulf on Monday, forecast to become a tropical storm later today or tomorrow. The next name on the list is Bertha.
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