Occurred Nov 7, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 8, 2026, 1:02:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 8, 2026, 1:02:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.396°N, 89.574°W — Near Morton, MS, United States

NOAA HMS reported a dense smoke classification near Morton, Mississippi, based on GOES-East observations from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC on November 7, 2026. The record clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Morton, Mississippi, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.396°N, 89.574°W — Near Morton, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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