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Fires across the U.S. and Canada have produced an extensive layer of thick smoke.

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Extreme heat and drought continue to fuel wildfires.

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As of July 14, 2021, 68 active fires have burned more than
 one million acres of land in the U.S.

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NOAA satellites are monitoring the fires, their smoke output, and
air qulity effects from the smoke.

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GOES-16 and GOES-17 monitor the movement of smoke in near real-time,

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providing information for firefighting efforst from the air.

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NOAA satellites also collect aerosol optical depth data to forecast air quality and visibility.

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This allows communities to put out warnings for poor air quality in areas impacted by the smoke.

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NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP provide additional data to forecast the movement of smoke

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and its impact on weather with the HRRR-Smoke model.

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First responders rely on this model to understand visibility and where to set

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up base camps or stage resources during a fire.

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NOAA satellite observations are critical for monitoring wildfire smoke, aiding forecasters,

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decision-makers and first responders.

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Earth from Orbit: Wildfire Smoke Blankets U.S.

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