Occurred Oct 25, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 26, 2026, 3:24:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:24:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.667°N, 106.586°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed area as medium-density smoke, observed by GOES-EAST from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on 25 October 2026. The source notes that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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The report documents observed smoke extent, but does not provide a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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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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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.667°N, 106.586°WNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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