Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:32:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:32:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.365°N, 83.031°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke near Live Oak, Florida, as medium density. The observation ran from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 21, 2026, and is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Live Oak, Florida

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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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 30.365°N, 83.031°W — Near Live Oak, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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