Occurred Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:05:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:05:17 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.349°N, 93.351°W — Near Magnolia, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 2026-10-20T20:00Z to 23:30Z. 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 Magnolia, Arkansas, United States

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent near Magnolia without providing a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.349°N, 93.351°W — Near Magnolia, AR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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