Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 07/22/2026 08:02

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 22 at 10:02AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN... Tonight into Thursday night. * 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: 
Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA