First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:15:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:15:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.617°N, 91.558°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Fordoche, Louisiana, as heavy density, observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Fordoche, Louisiana, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.617°N, 91.558°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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