Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 12:59:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 12:59:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.742°N, 90.712°W — Near Raceland, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a medium-density smoke area observed by GOES-East near Raceland, Louisiana, from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 9, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Raceland, Louisiana

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The observation records the extent of smoke seen by satellite, not a ground-level air-quality reading.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.742°N, 90.712°W — Near Raceland, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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