Occurred Nov 3, 2026, 6:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 4, 2026, 12:04:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 4, 2026, 12:04:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.089°N, 94.540°W

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 2026-11-03T18:10:00Z to 20:00:00Z. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The report documents an observed smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or health impacts.

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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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