DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 0115Z JANUARY 21, 2009
California: A heavy smoke plume this evening was spotted in northern Santa Barbara County moving to the north into San Luis Obispo County. The plume is still active, and currently extends 100km out from the source. Texas: In southern San Augustine County, a moderately dense smoke earlier this evening was observed moving to the south into Jasper County, and extending at least 75km from the source. Other light smoke plumes were also seen moving to the south and southeast. Louisiana: A moderately to heavy dense smoke plume in Rapides County extends to the south, all the way to the Gulf Coast into Vermilion County. Other much lighter smoke plumes were spotted as well moving to the south, extending out between 50-75km from their sources.