Planet Briefing

First published · Last updated

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.554°N, 80.497°W — Near Green Pond, SC, United States

Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection

NOAA HMS classified satellite-observed smoke near Green Pond, South Carolina, as medium density, with GOES-East observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 27, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

At a glance

  • Affected location: Near Green Pond, South Carolina
Share this event

Follow: Events in United States

Manage follows

Why it matters

The report identifies the observed smoke extent but does not provide ground-level air-quality or health-alert information.

Location

Highlighted marker: this event.

Generated scores

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

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Urgency
1/10

Primary official sources

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Loading related developments…

Explore events in united states