Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:42:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:42:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.088°N, 95.468°W — Near San Juan Mazatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified smoke observed by GOES-WEST near San Juan Mazatlán, Oaxaca, as medium density during a three-hour observation period on 5 November 2026. The source clarifies that the observation is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: San Juan Mazatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing that observation from ground-level air-quality data and a health alert.

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Confidence: 7/10How 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: 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 17.088°N, 95.468°W — Near San Juan Mazatlán, Oaxaca, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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