First published Oct 25, 2026, 7:50:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:50:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.921°N, 91.093°W — Near Napoleonville, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Napoleonville, Louisiana, as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 25, 2026. The source specifies that this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Napoleonville, Louisiana, United States

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The record documents a medium-density satellite-observed smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.921°N, 91.093°W — Near Napoleonville, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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