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

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:42:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:42:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.975°N, 89.762°W — Near Mendenhall, MS, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Mendenhall, Mississippi, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC on November 6, 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Mendenhall, Mississippi, United States

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing it from ground-level air quality and a health alert.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.975°N, 89.762°W — Near Mendenhall, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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