Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 2:02:18 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 2:02:18 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.819°N, 87.879°W — Near Thomasville, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Thomasville as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC on November 9, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Thomasville, Alabama, United States

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It records a medium-density smoke observation while clarifying that it does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.819°N, 87.879°W — Near Thomasville, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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