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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited
NPR News Wednesday 22 July 2026, 09:15 UTC By Ava Berger 1 min read
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Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Nino weather pattern will counter its worst effects But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive storms is still high.(Image credit: NOAA via AP)

Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Nino weather pattern will counter its worst effects But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive storms is still high.

(Image credit: NOAA via AP)

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