Occurred Nov 1, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 2, 2026, 2:11:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 2:11:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 22.145°N, 98.538°W — Near Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, as medium density, observed from November 1 to November 2, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

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The observation documents smoke extent near Tamuín but does not provide a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 22.145°N, 98.538°W — Near Tamuín, San Luis Potosí, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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