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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 42.969°N, 110.954°W — Near Star Valley Ranch, WY, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming, as medium density. GOES-WEST observations covered 2026-10-08 12:00–15:00 UTC; this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The reported smoke extent does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

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

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