Occurred Oct 24, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 25, 2026, 2:36:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:36:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.852°N, 89.701°W — Near Sikeston, MO, United States

A satellite-observed smoke area classified as heavy density was centered near Sikeston, Missouri. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.852°N, 89.701°W — Near Sikeston, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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