First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:25:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:25:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.647°N, 87.677°W — Near Loxley, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Loxley 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: Loxley, Alabama

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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