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State climatologist: Bertha to weaken after landfall; pockets of heavy rain possible
Summary
State climatologist Jay Grimes said Bertha made landfall in Saint Bernard Parish, will weaken as it moves inland, and could still produce pockets of heavy rain and localized flooding, with storm surge of about 3 feet or less in many coastal areas.
Jay Grimes, the state's climatologist, told reporters that Bertha made landfall slightly north of earlier forecasts in Saint Bernard Parish and that dry air, wind shear and land interaction should weaken the storm as it moves inland. He said the primary remaining risks are isolated heavy rainfall bands and some coastal surge, "but in most cases, the surge is gonna be 3 feet or less."
Grimes cautioned that localized flooding is still possible, especially in places that routinely flood, and said officials will "keep our eyes on the potential for some coastal flooding." He recommended staying weather aware for the next 48 to 60 hours while the system finishes moving through the region.
