{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e56ec7d32962729074a2a67c3f7bebdf4faa4763.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Watch issued July 22 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX","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.e56ec7d32962729074a2a67c3f7bebdf4faa4763.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Houston/Galveston TX"},"word_count":165,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Watch issued July 22 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Houston/Galveston TX\n**Sent:** 2026-07-22T16:25:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-22T16:25:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-23T00:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 to 45 kt and\nseas of 4 to 8 ft with occasionally higher seas likely.\n\n* WHERE...Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from High Island to\nFreeport TX out 20 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport\nTX from 20 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM CDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds are possible that may\nresult in hazardous marine conditions, especially for small\ncraft.\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."}