First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:35:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:35:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.863°N, 82.861°W — Near Tennille, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Tennille, Georgia, as medium density, observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Tennille, Georgia, United States

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The report identifies a localized smoke extent while clarifying that it is not an air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.863°N, 82.861°W — Near Tennille, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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