First published Oct 24, 2026, 7:14:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 7:14:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.912°N, 93.663°W — Near Newton, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Newton, Texas, as medium density, with observations from GOES-WEST between 12:00 and 15:00 UTC on October 24, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Newton, Texas, United States

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It documents a medium-density satellite-observed smoke extent near Newton without reporting ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.912°N, 93.663°W — Near Newton, TX, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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