First published Oct 24, 2026, 7:18:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 7:18:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 19.046°N, 107.984°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, with GOES-WEST observations from 2026-10-24T12:00:00Z to 15:00:00Z. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 19.046°N, 107.984°WNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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