Tropical Storms and an Alabama Fire: NASA Satellite Monitoring

NASA's Earth observation systems report on storm activity worldwide and a prescribed fire in the United States.

Typhoon Koguma reached sustained winds of 85 knots, according to data from NASA's EONET system sourced from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The measurement was recorded on October 9, 2026.

According to NASA data and the NOAA National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Isaias was observed with wind speeds of 70 knots. This measurement was recorded on October 8, 2026, during satellite tracking of the storm.

Another tropical system monitored by NASA is Hurricane Simon. Based on JTWC data from October 9, 2026, wind speeds recorded for this storm reached 65 knots.

In Covington, Alabama, a prescribed fire designated CON BSE13 RX covered an area of 614 acres. According to NASA satellite tracking and the IRWIN system, fire activity was last observed on October 7, 2026.