Tropical Storm Warning

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts to 60 knots this afternoon becoming southwest and decreasing to 20 to 30 knots by this evening. Seas 5 to 9 ft, subsiding to 4 to 7 ft tonight.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM, Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...This afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.