Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 3:15:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 3:15:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.341°N, 88.254°W — Near Ward, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke as heavy density using GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 26, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Ward, Alabama, United States

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The observation describes smoke extent, but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health warning.

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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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