First published 10/7/2026, 12:43:15 AM · Last updated 10/7/2026, 12:43:15 AM

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.329°N, 116.319°W — Near Craigmont, United States, according to Planet Briefing estimates

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from October 6, 2026, 18:00–23:30 UTC. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Illustrative image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew — NASA/JSC/NASA Image and Video Library, NASA Media Usage Guidelines

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 4/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The record identifies a heavy smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

Location

Sources

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.329°N, 116.319°W — Near Craigmont, United States, according to Planet Briefing estimatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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