The National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont, described this NOAA image as “impressive satellite imagery to look at this afternoon with smoke from western wildfires clearly visible across the central and northern (United States), while Hurricane Sally is making landfall on the southern coast.”

The impact of the western wildfires is not limited to the Pacific coast.

said Andrea LaRocca, National Weather Service meteorologist.

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The jet stream

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The jet stream is a group of strong air currents that travel in paths around the globe.

she said.

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Hanging around

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Low-pressure clouds can obstruct viewing the smoke.

LaRocca said.

A forecast run from a model gives a general idea of how long the smoke will remain over the area.

she said.

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Smoke being carried

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Hurricane Sally is another jet stream event that will make landfall by 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

LaRocca said.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite imagery captured both weather phenomena.

she said.