Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 12:54:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 12:54:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 28.335°N, 111.194°W — Near Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, based on GOES-East observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 12, 2026. The source describes an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

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The record identifies a smoke extent near Hermosillo but does not establish local air quality or health impacts.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
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 28.335°N, 111.194°W — Near Hermosillo, Sonora, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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