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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.315°N, 85.190°W — Near Columbia, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, with observations from 2026-10-13 17:00 to 20:00 UTC. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes satellite-observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and health alerts.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
2/10

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