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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.117°N, 123.032°W — Near Lakeport, CA, United States
Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection
NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density; GOES-EAST observations spanned 20:00–23:30 UTC on 18 October 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
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- Affected location: Near Lakeport, California, United States
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The record distinguishes satellite-detected smoke extent from ground-level air quality and health guidance.
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Generated scores
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- Confidence
- 7/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 1/10
Primary official sources
- NOAA HMS Smoke DetectionMedium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.117°N, 123.032°W — Near Lakeport, CA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms
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