Occurred Nov 1, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 2, 2026, 2:16:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 2:16:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.432°N, 103.695°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, with GOES-EAST observations from 2026-11-01T20:10:00Z to 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The source distinguishes satellite-observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and health alerts.

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Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.432°N, 103.695°WNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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