Late this afternoon Bertha set a record by becoming the longest lasting July storm on record. It beats a record that has stood since 1916, when Storm #2 lasted for 12.25 days. It has been a busy July in the tropics, with well developed waves coming off the coast of
Africa. Bertha formed quickly near the Cape Verde Is. almost two weeks ago, and at one point was a major hurricane. This was unusual too since it is early in the hurricane season.
