Wednesday, April 16, 2008

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1515Z April 16, 2008

Colorado:
Light smoke drifting north into the central part of the state; remnants
from last evening's fire.

Mississippi:
Light smoke drifting north into north-central part of the state.

Arkansas:
A light smoke plume in the southwest was seen moving towards the
northeast.

EVANS





 


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.