Tropical depression Bertha
Definition
A tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds of less than 39 mph (34 knots), characterized by a closed circulation but lacking the organization of a tropical storm.
A meteorological designation for a specific low-pressure system named Bertha, typically associated with unsettled weather, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding risks in coastal regions.
Examples
Tropical depression Bertha reminded everyone that nothing ruins a perfectly planned beach weekend quite like a name that sounds like a stern librarian.
My insurance agent actually laughed when I asked if I could file a claim against tropical depression Bertha for ruining my mood and my mailbox.
We spent the entire afternoon watching the rain from tropical depression Bertha while debating if Bertha was a weather event or just a very aggressive atmospheric tantrum.
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