First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:41:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:41:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.004°N, 82.201°W — Near Ocala, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Ocala, Florida, as heavy density, with GOES-WEST observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 16, 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Ocala, Florida, United States

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The record documents heavy smoke observed by satellite but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.004°N, 82.201°W — Near Ocala, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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