First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:29:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:29:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.364°N, 82.818°W — Near White Springs, FL, United States

A NOAA satellite analysis identified a medium-density smoke area near White Springs, Florida, observed by GOES-East from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. The observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.364°N, 82.818°W — Near White Springs, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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