Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 6:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 2:03:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:03:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.958°N, 86.963°W — Near Randolph, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Randolph, Alabama, as heavy density, observed from 18:10 to 20:00 UTC on November 13, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Randolph, Alabama, United States

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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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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.958°N, 86.963°W — Near Randolph, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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