First published Oct 8, 2026, 10:48:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:48:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.609°N, 93.899°W — Near Port Arthur, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Port Arthur as heavy density during the stated observation period. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Port Arthur, Texas, United States

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The observation describes smoke extent but does not provide a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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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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