Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:36:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:36:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.508°N, 91.627°W — Near Lottie, LA, United States

A satellite observation classified a smoke area near Lottie, Louisiana, as medium density. The source describes an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent near Lottie, without reporting a ground-level air-quality measurement or 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 30.508°N, 91.627°W — Near Lottie, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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