Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 1:41:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 1:41:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.076°N, 87.116°W — Near West Blocton, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density; GOES-EAST observed it from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 9, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near West Blocton, Alabama, United States

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The observation documents a heavy-density smoke extent near West Blocton, while the source cautions that it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.076°N, 87.116°W — Near West Blocton, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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