First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:36:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:36:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.498°N, 123.504°W — Near Somes Bar, CA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Somes Bar, California, as medium density. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while clarifying that it does not report ground-level air quality or issue a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.498°N, 123.504°W — Near Somes Bar, CA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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