Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 08:16

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 21 at 10:16AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 NM to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Wednesday morning until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Barataria Bay; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA