Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 2:16:03 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 2:16:03 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.260°N, 79.712°W — Near Rocky Springs, NC, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent near Rocky Springs, North Carolina, as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 10, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Rocky Springs, North Carolina

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.260°N, 79.712°W — Near Rocky Springs, NC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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