Tropical Storm Bertha slogged toward the Gulf Coast, forecasters said, remaining on track to bring heavy rain and winds to several states in the area.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday and strengthened early Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.

Track Tropical Storm Bertha as it heads along the Gulf Coast. See the latest forecast map, path toward New Orleans, watches, and rainfall totals.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken as it chugs closer to the U. S.

Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

The NHC is monitoring an area of low pressure that is expected to pass directly over Florida in the coming days.

Upstate South Carolina set to see storms in coming days. How Tropical Storm could, couldn't impact the Palmetto State.

Bertha's expected impacts include gusty winds, heavy rain, storm surge and rough, dangerous surf. Follow live updates.

Texas Gulf Coast residents should keep an eye on Tropical Depression Two as it sets its course toward the Lone Star State later this week.