Occurred Nov 7, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 8, 2026, 1:01:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 8, 2026, 1:01:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.695°N, 94.104°W — Near Center, TX, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke as medium density during the stated observation window, from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC on November 7, 2026.

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Affected location: Near Center, Texas, United States

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The source limits this observation to satellite-detected smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.695°N, 94.104°W — Near Center, TX, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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