DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 0200Z SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
Southern Oregon: In Douglas, Jackson, and Klamath Counties, two moderately dense smoke plumes are advancing to the southeast. The plume in Douglas County extends out 50km while the plume along the borders of Jackson and Klamath counties extends out 150km from the source. Also, in Harney County, a dense smoke plume is racing to the southeast into Malheur County, extreme southwest Idaho, and extreme north-central Nevada. The plume extends out at least 200km and is 40km wide. California: In Del Norte, Siskiyou, Trininty, and Humboldt Counties, moderately dense to dense smoke plumes are drifting in variable directions. In Fresno and Madera Counties, two moderately dense to dense smoke plumes are moving to the south and both plumes extend out roughly 60km from their sources. Idaho: In Blaine County, a moderately dense smoke plume is racing to the southeast and extends out 170km into the southeastern region of the state. Utah: In Kane County, in the southern region of the state, a light smoke plume is moving south into extreme northern Arizona and extends 75km from the source. RCE