First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:14:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:14:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.081°N, 80.691°W — Near Lugoff, SC, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as heavy density during GOES-EAST observation from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on 20 October 2026. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Lugoff, South Carolina, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.081°N, 80.691°W — Near Lugoff, SC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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