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

First published Nov 10, 2026, 1:12:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 1:12:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.684°N, 82.203°W — Near Modoc, SC, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 9, 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Modoc, South Carolina

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It documents the observed density and extent of smoke near Modoc without establishing ground-level air quality or health impacts.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.684°N, 82.203°W — Near Modoc, SC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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