DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 0030Z JANUARY 20, 2009
Colorado: Blowing dust earlier this afternoon along the border of Colorado and far western Nebraska advanced south into the eastern region of the state. Gulf Coast/Texas Coastline: Blowing dust over the Gulf of Mexico earlier today was observed moving to the south and east, following a cold front. Also in Kleberg County, a heavy smoke plume was observed advancing to the southeast at a quick pace over the Gulf of Mexico. The plume extended 350km from the source. Lastly, several light smoke plumes along the Texas coastline were observed moving to the southeast over the Gulf as well. Most of these lighter plumes extended out at least 50-100km from their sources. Florida: In Brevard County, a light smoke plume was seen moving to the northeast and extended 150km out, moving over the Atlantic Ocean.