Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano ash detected over Florida by NOAA satellites, no threats reported.

Ash from Mexico's active Popocatépetl volcano was detected over Florida, carried by the jet stream. NOAA satellites confirmed the presence of ash as far as Sarasota, but no threats to aircraft or air quality were reported. The volcano, which has been erupting since 1994, prompted a Yellow Phase 2 alert from Mexico's disaster prevention center due to increased activity. Additional ash sightings over the Gulf and Southeast U.S. could occur with further eruptions.

October 27, 2024
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