First published Oct 27, 2026, 7:32:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:32:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.184°N, 85.667°W — Near Cragford, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a GOES-EAST satellite-observed smoke area near Cragford, Alabama, as heavy density during observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 27, 2026. The source describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The report documents satellite-observed smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality or health-alert information.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.184°N, 85.667°W — Near Cragford, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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