Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:19:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:19:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.699°N, 94.300°W — Near Port Arthur, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified a smoke area near Port Arthur, Texas, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 5, 2026. The report describes satellite-observed smoke, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Port Arthur, Texas, United States

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The report documents satellite-detected smoke but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How 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 29.699°N, 94.300°W — Near Port Arthur, TX, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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