Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:06:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:06:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.630°N, 88.850°W — Near Waynesboro, MS, United States

A satellite observation reported a medium-density smoke extent near Waynesboro, Mississippi, during November 12, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement 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 31.630°N, 88.850°W — Near Waynesboro, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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