Planet Briefing

First published · Last updated

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.350°N, 123.537°W — Near Orleans, CA, United States

Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density during observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 18, 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

At a glance

  • Affected location: Near Orleans, California, United States
Share this event

Follow: Events in United States

Manage follows

Why it matters

The source records a medium-density smoke extent near Orleans but does not report ground-level air quality or health effects.

Location

Highlighted marker: this event.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

Primary official sources

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Loading related developments…

Explore events in united states
Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.350°N, 123.537°W — Near Orleans, CA, United States | Planet Briefing