First published Oct 20, 2026, 8:01:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 8:01:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.424°N, 86.081°W — Near Talladega, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density during observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Talladega, Alabama, United States

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The observation documents smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.424°N, 86.081°W — Near Talladega, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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