Tropical Storm Bertha
Definition
A tropical cyclone that has reached tropical storm intensity, characterized by sustained winds between 39-73 mph, which has been assigned the name 'Bertha' according to the World Meteorological Organization's naming conventions for the Atlantic basin.
A recurring identifier in the historical record of Atlantic hurricane seasons, applied to various storms throughout the decades that reached a specific meteorological threshold.
Examples
Tropical Storm Bertha decided to cancel my beach plans with all the spontaneity of a toddler throwing a tantrum in a sandbox.
If Tropical Storm Bertha had a dating profile, it would definitely list its hobbies as destroying palm trees and ghosting meteorologists.
Checking the weather app every five minutes for updates on Tropical Storm Bertha is my personal version of doom-scrolling, just with more rain.
Bertha arrived exactly when I had finished power-washing the driveway, proving that the universe clearly has a specific, twisted sense of humor.