First published Oct 21, 2026, 6:33:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 6:33:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 28.114°N, 82.310°W — Near Thonotosassa, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Thonotosassa as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Thonotosassa, Florida, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 28.114°N, 82.310°W — Near Thonotosassa, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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