Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 07/22/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 22 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...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...this evening through Thursday. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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: 
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