Occurred Oct 18, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 19, 2026, 2:58:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 2:58:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.997°N, 92.498°W — Near Forest Hill, LA, United States

NOAA satellite observations classified a medium-density smoke area near Forest Hill, Louisiana, spanning 20:00–23:30 UTC on October 18, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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The observation documents smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.997°N, 92.498°W — Near Forest Hill, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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