Thursday, September 25, 2008

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 0200Z SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

California:
In eastern Siskiyou County there is light smoke emanating from multiple
sources which is drifting to the west.

Oregon:
Several fires in the west central area of the state are emitting light
to moderately dense smoke which is moving to the west.

-Salemi

 


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.