First published Oct 30, 2026, 4:46:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 4:46:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 14.849°N, 93.740°W

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 30, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The source reports a medium-density smoke observation but does not report ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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