First published Oct 29, 2026, 11:26:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 11:26:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.944°N, 88.265°W — Near Aliceville, AL, United States

The source reports a NOAA HMS heavy-density satellite-observed smoke area near Aliceville, observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Aliceville, Alabama, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.944°N, 88.265°W — Near Aliceville, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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