First published Oct 27, 2026, 10:52:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 10:52:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.360°N, 83.013°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Live Oak, Florida, as medium density on October 27, 2026. The source describes an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Live Oak, Florida, United States

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The observation documents medium-density smoke extent near Live Oak without reporting ground-level air quality or health effects.

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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.360°N, 83.013°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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