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Marco Island WEATHER

7-Day Rainfall Ticker

🌧️ 7-DAY RAINFALL

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Marco Island — Live Weather Map

Rain, wind, temperature and satellite — updates automatically, no refresh needed

THINGS TO DO

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Florida Red Tide — Current Status

Live sampling map from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Reading the Dots

Not Present / BackgroundNo red tide cells found, or only trace levels. No effects expected.

Very LowPossible mild respiratory irritation for sensitive individuals.

LowRespiratory irritation likely; possible fish kills.

MediumRespiratory irritation, likely fish kills, visible water discoloration possible.

HighStrongest respiratory irritation, fish kills, and visible water discoloration.

Tap or click any dot on the map for that sample's exact location, date, and cell count. The map shows the last 8 days of water samples and updates daily at 5 p.m. — refresh this page anytime for the latest data.

For the full written weekly status report and regional PDFs, see FWC's Red Tide Current Status page.

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Marco Island Tide Chart

Caxambas Pass, FL · NOAA Station 8724967

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Marco Island Water Temp & Surf Conditions

Gulf of Mexico · Marco Island / Naples area

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Water temperature and wind are from the nearest continuously-reporting NOAA sensor (Fort Myers, Station 8725520, ~35 mi north via the bay). The Naples/Marco Island sensor is currently offline. Gulf-side water at the beach can run a degree or two warmer/cooler than this reading.

Marine & Surf Forecast

NWS Zone GMZ656 · Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL, out 20 NM (covers Marco Island)

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Florida Hurricane Tracker

Live storm tracks & forecast cones from the National Hurricane Center (NOAA)

Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale

Tropical Storm39–73 mph. Some flooding & downed branches possible.

Category 174–95 mph. Damage to roofing, siding & trees.

Category 296–110 mph. Major roof & siding damage likely.

Category 3 (Major)111–129 mph. Devastating damage to homes.

Category 4 (Major)130–156 mph. Catastrophic damage, long power/water outages.

Category 5 (Major)157+ mph. Total roof & wall failure widespread.

The map shows official NOAA/NHC forecast tracks and "cones of uncertainty" — the cone shows the likely path of the storm's center, not its full size or wind field. Areas well outside the cone can still see impacts.

Tap or click any storm icon on the map for its current wind speed, pressure, and movement. Use the +/− controls to zoom into your area of Florida.

For full text advisories and Florida-specific watches/warnings, visit the National Hurricane Center or your local National Weather Service office.