Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 08:05

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf waters east of the mouth of the Mississippi River, including the sounds and Lake Borgne. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA