First published Oct 24, 2026, 11:15:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 11:15:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.225°N, 83.083°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, based on GOES-WEST observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 24, 2026. The reported extent is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Live Oak, Florida, United States

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The report documents observed smoke extent near Live Oak without providing a ground-level air-quality assessment.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.225°N, 83.083°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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