{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e9b9c0ee439931423c0c37a84f1b79741ec31414.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tropical Storm Watch issued July 21 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans 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.e9b9c0ee439931423c0c37a84f1b79741ec31414.003.1","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":112,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Watch issued July 21 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Lake Maurepas\n**Issued by:** NWS New Orleans LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:19:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T16:19:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T06:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.\n\n* WHERE...Portions of the Gulf south and west of Port Fourchon\nincluding Terrebonne Bay.\n\n* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until Wednesday night.\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."}