Tropical Storm Bertha weakens
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Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of Florida Monday evening. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Florida's west coast and Panhandle. Forecasters do not expect the system to become a hurricane due to Saharan dust and strong wind shear.
Tropical Storm watches and warnings remain in effect for parts of the north Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move northwest, the National Hurricane Center