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

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:35:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:35:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.598°N, 94.272°W — Near San Augustine, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near San Augustine, Texas, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 6, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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