Occurred Nov 4, 2026, 3:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 5, 2026, 12:22:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:22:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 18.610°N, 94.963°W — Near Catemaco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Catemaco, Veracruz, as medium density, based on a GOES-WEST observation at 15:10 UTC on November 4, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Catemaco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 18.610°N, 94.963°W — Near Catemaco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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