Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 2:26:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 2:26:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.412°N, 81.240°W — Near Sapelo Island, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified smoke near Sapelo Island as medium density based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 10, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Sapelo Island, Georgia, United States

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.412°N, 81.240°W — Near Sapelo Island, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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