Occurred Oct 31, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 1, 2026, 1:22:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:22:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.779°N, 97.527°W — Near Tihuatlán, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Tihuatlán as heavy density. The record describes an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Tihuatlán, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while explicitly distinguishing it from ground-level air-quality and health-alert information.

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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 20.779°N, 97.527°W — Near Tihuatlán, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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