tropical depression #2

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms
Some of the models do bring the system very near the United States mainland on the eastern seaboard but most agree the storm should turn to the north ahead of an upper level low pressure system before Bertha could get close enough to create any problems for the eastern seaboard.
Tropical Depression #2 Dissipates In Tropical Atlantic
Tropical Depression #2 Dissipates In Tropical Atlantic
Tropical Depression #2 Dissipates In Tropical Atlantic
The very weak and small system had moved westward toward the Lesser Antilles and was now encountering a strong vertical wind shear. These strong upper level winds basically ripped the thunderstorms away from the center of circulation and in fact disrupted the circulation so much the system fell apart.