Occurred Nov 14, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 15, 2026, 1:42:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 15, 2026, 1:42:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.273°N, 91.325°W — Near Plaquemine, LA, United States

The item reports a NOAA HMS heavy-density satellite-observed smoke area near Plaquemine, Louisiana, observed by GOES-West from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on 14 November 2026. It describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Plaquemine, Louisiana

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.273°N, 91.325°W — Near Plaquemine, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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