Monday, January 19, 2009

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.










 


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.