First published Oct 28, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.371°N, 93.603°W — Near Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico

GOES-EAST observed a medium-density smoke area from 2026-10-28T17:10:00Z to 2026-10-28T20:00:00Z. The observation is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.371°N, 93.603°W — Near Huimanguillo, Tabasco, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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