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

First published Nov 13, 2026, 2:18:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 2:18:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.464°N, 92.028°W — Near Opelousas, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as medium density for observations between 18:00 and 20:00 UTC on November 12, 2026.

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Affected location: Near Opelousas, Louisiana

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The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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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 30.464°N, 92.028°W — Near Opelousas, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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