Market & financial news desk
Tropical Storm Bertha was centered roughly 35 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, as of Thursday late morning, carrying maximum sustained winds near 45 mph. The system already made one landfall in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday afternoon before moving back over open water.
What Happens Next
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center expect Bertha to track near or along the Louisiana and upper Texas coastlines through Thursday afternoon, reaching the Texas coast by evening and dissipating inland Thursday night or Friday. Warnings for portions of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts have been discontinued.
The Practical Impact
Rainfall totals of up to six inches are possible in spots, with isolated flash flooding and some coastal flooding. Property owners along the affected coastline should follow local emergency guidance first and document any damage carefully once conditions are safe.
Looking Past the Storm
For investors holding property in the region, the period after a storm typically brings insurance claims, repair timelines, and in some cases decisions about whether to renovate or sell. If financing becomes part of that calculation, our team at Bentley Equity Loans works with investors across affected markets.