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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Red tide can ruin more than just a beach day.

Graphic that reads “taking a toll on tourism: red tide events can drive away visitors, costing the Florida tourism industry millions of dollars” Red tide can ruin more than just a beach day. NCCOS-supported scientists determined that the 2018 red tide event in Florida led to a loss of $70M in the state’s Airbnb market and a decline of $184M in expenditures by visitors from outside the state.