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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.266°N, 116.033°W — Near Hope, ID, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Hope, Idaho, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 7, 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes satellite-observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and health alerts.

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
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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