First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:21:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:21:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.504°N, 88.292°W — Near Chatom, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Chatom, Alabama, United States

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It records a heavy-density satellite-observed smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or issue a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.504°N, 88.292°W — Near Chatom, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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