{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6a346ed525ae88c4aaf63247876901075d52c940.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6a346ed525ae88c4aaf63247876901075d52c940.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS New Orleans LA"},"word_count":189,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS New Orleans LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T16:00:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T16:00:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T06:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas\n9 to 14 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Gulf waters east of the mouth of the\nMississippi River, including the sounds and Lake Borgne.\n\n* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday\nafternoon until Wednesday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}