Occurred Nov 1, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 2, 2026, 2:13:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 2:13:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.958°N, 121.713°W — Near Meridian, CA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Meridian, California, as heavy density, based on GOES-East observations from November 1 to November 2, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Meridian, California, United States

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It records a heavy-density smoke extent while clarifying that no ground-level air quality or health alert is reported.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.958°N, 121.713°W — Near Meridian, CA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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