The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) Satellite Blog was updated with the following posts: “Strong winds cause coastal flooding and road closures in Utqiagvik, Alaska” (Sept. 13) and “Floriston Fire near the California/Nevada border” (Sept. 16).

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  Figure: GOES-18 Infrared Window image at 0730 UTC on September 13, 2026 -- showing clouds associated with an offshore low pressure system that was producing a peak wind gust of 51 knots at Barrow Post-Rogers Airport (causing inland flooding and road closures).
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  Figure: GOES-18 GeoColor RGB image with an overlay of NGFS Fire Detection polygons at 1846 UTC on September 16, 2026 -- showing the thermal signature and smoke plume associated with the Floriston Fire that was burning near the California/Nevada border.