19K views · 211 reactions | As the sun rises this morning, NOAA satellites are keeping a close eye on our nation's weather ahead of what's expected to be a multi-day severe weather outbreak. There is a Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms across the mid-Mississippi Valley today. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Latest: www.spc.noaa.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook

5K views · 131 reactions | NOAA satellites are continuing to monitor the many fires burning throughout the western United States. Here, GOES East zoomed in on smoke from the Robertson Draw Fire and others in Montana. The reddish spots at the base of the plumes represent heat signatures. | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook

NOAA satellites are continuing to monitor wildfires throughout the US. Yesterday, GOES East captured this imagery of massive smoke plumes from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fires, Cooks Peak fire, and Cerro Pelado fire as well as the associated hot spots (red) in New Mexico. | NOAA Satellite and Information Service