Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 6:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:27:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 1:27:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.149°N, 94.212°W — Near Carthage, TX, United States

A GOES-East observation recorded a medium-density smoke area near Carthage, Texas, during the stated observation window. The source distinguishes the observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Carthage, Texas

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It reports a satellite-detected smoke extent while explicitly noting that it is 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 32.149°N, 94.212°W — Near Carthage, TX, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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