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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 45.913°N, 121.086°W — Near Goldendale, WA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Goldendale, Washington, as heavy density during observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 8, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The report describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
2/10

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