First published Oct 13, 2026, 9:55:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 9:55:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.108°N, 81.614°W — Near Pembroke, GA, United States

The source reports a medium-density satellite-observed smoke area near Pembroke, Georgia, observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on 13 October 2026. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

This records observed smoke extent, but does not provide a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.108°N, 81.614°W — Near Pembroke, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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