First published Oct 22, 2026, 4:41:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 4:41:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.114°N, 105.775°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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