First published Oct 31, 2026, 9:53:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 9:53:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 16.758°N, 101.199°W

NOAA HMS classified a GOES-West satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, centered at the supplied coordinates and observed from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 31, 2026. The source says this is smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while clarifying that it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The 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).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 16.758°N, 101.199°WNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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