First published Oct 15, 2026, 8:38:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:38:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.822°N, 87.749°W — Near Bay Minette, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density between 15:00 and 17:00 UTC on October 15, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Bay Minette

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It documents an observed smoke extent near Bay Minette, without establishing ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.822°N, 87.749°W — Near Bay Minette, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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