First published Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.741°N, 87.707°W — Near Bay Minette, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Bay Minette, Alabama, as heavy density. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Bay Minette, Alabama

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It documents a heavy-density smoke extent while explicitly distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.741°N, 87.707°W — Near Bay Minette, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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