First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.872°N, 89.544°W — Near Sikeston, MO, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke near Sikeston, Missouri, as heavy density during observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. It is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Sikeston, Missouri, United States

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The source reports a heavy-density smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.872°N, 89.544°W — Near Sikeston, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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