During the fire, the smoke plume was visible for up to 20-30 miles from its source. For example, phone reports to the NWS indicated the smoke plume was visible from the Maquoketa, Iowa, area. The smoke plume was rather pronounced, especially close to its source. Radar Images and Pictures Click on each image below for a larger picture. These images are provided by the NWS offices in the Quad Cities and Des Moines.
Radar is in clear air mode.
Color scale is at middle right. Map shows county boundaries and many towns. Image from NWS Quad Cities. Radar is in clear air mode. Color scale is at middle right.