First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:42:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 44.111°N, 118.903°W — Near Seneca, OR, United States

NOAA’s satellite record classifies an observed smoke extent near Seneca, Oregon, as medium density during the stated observation window. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Seneca, Oregon

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing the observation from ground-level air-quality measurements and health alerts.

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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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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 44.111°N, 118.903°W — Near Seneca, OR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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