Tuesday, April 22, 2008

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1615Z April 22, 2008

Area of haziness moving through the Northern Plains and into MN seen
in morning visible imagery.  While origin is unknown for certain, it is
likely an area of vog from HI that got caught in weather systems located
in the Northern Pacific.

Liddick




 


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.