Thursday, March 29, 2007

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1545Z March 29, 2007

U.S.:
No significant smoke can be seen in GOES 12/11 morning and early afternoon
visible imagery.  Although there is a small smoke producing fire burning
in Thomas county in south central Georgia.  The fire is emitting light
smoke southeast into Brooks county.

J Kibler

 


Unless otherwise indicated:
  • Areas of smoke are analyzed using GOES-EAST and GOES-WEST Visible satellite imagery.
  • Only a general description of areas of smoke or significant smoke plumes will be analyzed.
  • A quantitative assessment of the density/amount of particulate or the vertical distribution is not included.
  • Widespread cloudiness may prevent the detection of smoke even from significant fires.