{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4c095aabeb30595ef6197fa303657e07a30d682a.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Warning issued July 22 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4c095aabeb30595ef6197fa303657e07a30d682a.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Lake Charles LA"},"word_count":216,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical Storm Warning issued July 22 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Lake Charles LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-22T15:53:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-22T15:53:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-23T03:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 7 to 10 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal waters\nfrom Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters\nfrom Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20\nNM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from\n20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to\nIntracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early\nThursday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}