Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/23/2026 08:39

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 23 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 8:39am
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds are possible that may result in hazardous marine conditions, especially for small craft.
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: 
Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX