Occurred Nov 8, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 9, 2026, 12:42:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 9, 2026, 12:42:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 19.796°N, 100.752°W — Near Zinapécuaro, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density during GOES-WEST observations from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on 8 November 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Zinapécuaro, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico

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The record documents a satellite-observed smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 19.796°N, 100.752°W — Near Zinapécuaro, Michoacán de Ocampo, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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