First published Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.560°N, 95.407°W — Near New Waverly, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density, with GOES-East observations spanning 2026-10-20 15:00–17:00 UTC. The data describe smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near New Waverly, Texas

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The report documents a heavy-density smoke observation near New Waverly while explicitly distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.560°N, 95.407°W — Near New Waverly, TX, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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