First published Oct 31, 2026, 10:02:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 10:02:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 17.680°N, 93.234°W — Near Juárez, Chiapas, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Juárez, Chiapas, as medium density, with observations from 2026-10-31T15:00:00Z to 17:00:00Z. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Juárez, Chiapas, Mexico

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