Occurred Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.251°N, 95.911°W — Near Waller, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Waller as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Waller, Texas

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