First published Oct 27, 2026, 10:50:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 10:50:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.243°N, 86.699°W — Near Andalusia, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified satellite-detected smoke near Andalusia, Alabama, as medium density during the observation period from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 27, 2026. The source describes observed smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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