First published Oct 20, 2026, 7:56:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:56:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.634°N, 91.637°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-detected smoke as heavy density during a GOES-East observation from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Fordoche, Louisiana

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.634°N, 91.637°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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