First published Oct 20, 2026, 4:13:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 4:13:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.165°N, 82.467°W — Near Waycross, GA, United States

The source reports a medium-density smoke extent observed by GOES-West during a three-hour period on October 20, 2026. It clarifies that the observation is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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Affected location: Waycross, Georgia, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.165°N, 82.467°W — Near Waycross, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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