Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:36:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 2:36:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 21.015°N, 97.344°W — Near Tuxpan, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, with observations recorded from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Tuxpan, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

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The record documents a satellite-observed smoke area near Tuxpan but does not provide ground-level air-quality or health-alert information.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 21.015°N, 97.344°W — Near Tuxpan, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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