First published Oct 27, 2026, 10:49:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 10:49:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.864°N, 85.681°W — Near Banks, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density, with GOES-EAST observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on 27 October 2026. 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 Banks, Alabama

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It records a medium-density smoke extent near Banks without reporting ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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