First published Oct 24, 2026, 4:21:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 4:21:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 28.839°N, 85.208°W

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke as heavy density, based on GOES-WEST observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on 24 October 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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