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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 47.786°N, 114.694°W — Near Hot Springs, MT, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Hot Springs, Montana, as heavy density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 2026-10-07 20:00 to 23:30 UTC. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source reports observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or 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
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
2/10

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