{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.b6fdd1376fea5ed9a27ebb897bbc9d8405dffb3d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Watch issued July 21 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.b6fdd1376fea5ed9a27ebb897bbc9d8405dffb3d.001.1","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":151,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Watch issued July 21 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Lake Charles LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:05:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T16:05:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T00:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 5 to 8 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA\nout 20 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron\nLA from 20 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN... Tropical Storm watches are now in effect.\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."}