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As temperatures continue to soar, NOAA satellites have been closely

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watching wildfires intensifying in the western and southwestern U.S.

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39 fires burned over 219,637 acres across nine states.

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As of Juyly 27, 2023, the largest active wildfire, the Newell Road Fire in

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in Washington state, has burned over 61,833 acres, 
prompting alerts and evacuations.

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Hot, dry, and windy weather helped fuel the growth.

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NOAA satellites are tracking the firest and their impact.

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GOES-18 identified hot spots as they ignited.

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GOES-18 monitored the movement 
of smoke from the fires in near real-time.

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GOES-18 also helped determin fire size and temperature.

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JPSS satellites, Suomi NPP and NOAA-20, provided detailed information

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on fire conditions.

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The JPSS satellites can detect smaller and lower temperature fires.

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JPSS data also helps forecast where smoke from the

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fires will move and affect air quality.

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As hot dry weather continues, NOAA satellites will monitor

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conditions and track any new fires that ignite.

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Earth From Orbit: Fires Blaze Across the Western U.S.

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