Occurred Oct 19, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 20, 2026, 12:25:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 12:25:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.298°N, 88.380°W — Near Lisman, AL, United States

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Lisman, Alabama, as medium density, observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 19, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Lisman, Alabama

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The observation identifies smoke extent near Lisman but does not provide a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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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 32.298°N, 88.380°W — Near Lisman, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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