# Bertha Power Outage Live Map: Real-Time Blackouts & Lightning Strikes Across Louisiana Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on the Louisiana coast at 6:34 PM CDT, leaving over 15,000 customers without power in Jefferson Parish alone.
The storm is fast-moving. Static news reports cannot keep pace.
This live map, sourced from WDSU and utility data, refreshes every five minutes. It covers the entire Louisiana coast, from New Orleans metro to St. Charles Parish. Users can zoom to a specific zip code. Click on outage icons for real-time numbers. Lightning strike density layers are also available.
Outages spiked 30% in the last hour as Bertha’s eyewall crossed the coast. Estimated restoration times are not yet available from Entergy or Cleco.
Traveling the next few days? Here are the maps you need.
NWS radar loops for the Gulf Coast provide storm movement. The Louisiana DOTD road closure map shows flooded routes. Flood zone alerts from NOAA are live. Before leaving, check the power outage map. Avoid areas with heavy lightning. Have a backup route.
Lightning strikes within 10 miles of your location? Stay indoors. Charge devices before the map shows outages in your area. Report outages via the map’s feedback feature, or directly to Entergy or Cleco .
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How often does the map update? | Every 5 minutes from utility and NOAA feeds. |
| Can I see lightning strike history for the past hour? | Yes, toggle the ‘Lightning’ layer on the map. |
| Why doesn’t my outage show? | It may take 10-15 minutes for reports to sync; refresh the page. |
| Is this map mobile-friendly? | Yes, optimized for phones and tablets for travel tracking. |
Bookmark this page for continuous updates through Bertha’s passage.
Primary keywords: ‘Bertha power outage live map’, ‘Louisiana blackout tracker lightning strikes’.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How often does the map update?
- A: Every 5 minutes from utility and NOAA feeds.
- Q: Can I see lightning strike history for my area?
- A: Yes, the map includes a lightning strike density layer that you can toggle on to view recent strikes within your area.
Extended Reading
– Original WDSU live map article
– Yahoo News: Traveling the next few days? Here are the maps you need
– AOL: Traveling the next few days? Here are the maps you need
– NOAA NHC Bertha forecast updates: nhc.noaa.gov