The storms left behind a mess across the Triangle, cutting power to thousands of Duke Energy customers.
Recent rainfall is providing much-needed relief for local farmers after months of severe drought conditions.
Bertha is forecast to make landfall Wednesday night southeast of New Orleans, with wind as the biggest threat, according to Michael Buchanan, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
As drought conditions continue, Durham officials are turning to an emergency water source.
Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches.
Evening storm caused flash flooding in Raleigh, downed trees and flight delays at RDU on Monday