First published Oct 8, 2026, 10:45:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:45:15 PM UTC

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 as medium density, observed by GOES-WEST from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 8, 2026. The record says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 42.969°N, 110.954°W — Near Star Valley Ranch, WY, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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