Red tide has been detected in certain areas. NOAA has issued a warning about potential health effects. The warning mentions respiratory irritation as a possible issue.
Further information is available from CW39 Houston. They have reported on the detection of red tide and the associated health warning.
Details about the affected areas and the severity of the red tide are limited in this report. For more information, readers can consult the original source, CW39 Houston.
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