remnants of Bertha
Definition
Refers to the residual moisture, clouds, or atmospheric disturbance remaining after a tropical cyclone named 'Bertha' has dissipated or moved out of a region; frequently used colloquially to describe localized periods of unexpected drizzle or gloom.
A metaphorical expression for the lingering, often annoying or soggy aftermath of a situation that has theoretically ended, similar to a guest who refuses to leave after the party is over.
Examples
The picnic was ruined by the persistent remnants of Bertha, leaving us to eat soggy sandwiches in the trunk of a Honda Civic.
My motivation to work on Monday feels suspiciously like the remnants of Bertha, lingering damply and refusing to dissipate entirely.
The weather forecast promised sunshine, but the remnants of Bertha had other plans for my freshly washed hair.
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