First published Oct 24, 2026, 11:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 11:22:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.969°N, 91.017°W — Near Ashland, AR, United States

A NOAA HMS classification identifies a heavy-density smoke area observed by satellite near Ashland, Arkansas, during the stated observation period. The record describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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It documents remotely observed smoke extent without reporting a ground-level air-quality measurement or health warning.

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Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.969°N, 91.017°W — Near Ashland, AR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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