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Mississippi Monitors Tropical Storm Bertha, Warnings Issued for Gulf Coast

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Bertha, which is expected to move westward and potentially make landfall in Louisiana, according to the latest forecast.

Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where tropical storm conditions are expected tonight and Wednesday. A Storm Surge Watch is also in effect, with the Mississippi coast forecast to receive 2 to 4 feet of storm surge.

MEMA officials are in constant contact with county emergency management offices to ensure preparedness. Authorities urge residents to stay safe as the storm approaches.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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