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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.200°N, 90.616°W — Near Dalton, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density during GOES-EAST observations from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 7, 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

Why it matters

The record distinguishes satellite-observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and a health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
2/10

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