Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 2:07:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 2:07:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.624°N, 88.833°W — Near Waynesboro, MS, United States

A satellite observation recorded a medium-density smoke area near Waynesboro, Mississippi, between 18:00 and 20:00 UTC on November 12, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Waynesboro, Mississippi, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.624°N, 88.833°W — Near Waynesboro, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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