Forecast system to warn of toxic algal outbreaks along Texas' shoreline

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 13:31 in Earth & Climate

Texas officials and coastal managers will now receive early notice of outbreaks of toxic algae that threaten public health and affect beach and fishing activities along the coast. Weekly bulletins generated by the NOAA Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecast System are based on observations from state partners, coupled with models, imagery and data from NOAA's powerful tide and current and weather systems.

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