Occurred Nov 14, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 15, 2026, 1:08:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 15, 2026, 1:08:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 12.582°N, 90.039°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, based on GOES-WEST observations from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on November 14, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent without establishing ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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