First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.899°N, 91.720°W — Near Bonita, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke as heavy density, based on GOES-East observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Bonita, Louisiana, United States

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The record identifies a satellite-observed smoke area but provides no ground-level air-quality or health-warning information.

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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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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.899°N, 91.720°W — Near Bonita, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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