{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.b6fdd1376fea5ed9a27ebb897bbc9d8405dffb3d.002.1","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.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":183,"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:** Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Lake Charles LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:05:00-05:00\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 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 5 to 8 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays, Atchafalaya and\nEast Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya\nRiver to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters\nfrom Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20\nto 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."}