First published Oct 24, 2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC

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

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density; GOES-WEST observed it from 2026-10-24T12:00:00.000Z to 2026-10-24T15:00:00.000Z. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The record documents a heavy-density smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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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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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 28.839°N, 85.208°WNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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