First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.682°N, 90.787°W — Near Union Church, MS, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Union Church, Mississippi, as medium density. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Union Church, Mississippi

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It documents a medium-density smoke extent observed by satellite without providing a ground-level air-quality assessment.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.682°N, 90.787°W — Near Union Church, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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